Palakkad, Apr 6 (Reporter) A 24-year-old youth was trampled to death and his mother sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a wild elephant at Kannadan Chola near Mundur in the district, on Sunday. According to police, the deceased has been identified as Alan, son of K Vinu, a resident of Kayaramkode in Mundur Grama Panchayat. His mother, Vijaya (44), who suffered serious injuries in the attack, has been admitted to the District Hospital in Palakkad. The incident occurred at around 8 pm, when Alan and his mother were on their way home after purchasing groceries from a nearby shop. The wild elephant suddenly attacked them near their residence in Kannadan Chola. In this attack, Alan died on the spot, and his body was later taken to the District Hospital. Locals immediately rushed to the scene and shifted the injured woman to the hospital. Forest officials were alerted by residents and are currently camping in the area to track the elephant and guide it back to the nearby Valayar forest in order to prevent further danger to the local population...////...