Harthal begins in Kannur's Aralam on elephant attack; 'What if it is us tomorrow?', ask locals

In response to the incident, the UDF and BJP have called for a hartal in Aralam panchayat, which has begun. Forest Minister AK Saseendran is expected to visit the area, and a multi-party meeting is scheduled for 3 PM. The elderly couple was attacked by an elephant on Sunday afternoon while returning from collecting cashew nuts. The elephant, which had been hiding behind their house, launched a sudden attack, killing them on the spot.