Kannur (Kerala) [India], February 17 (ANI): A wild elephant attacked a group of Maoists in Kannur on Friday; however, members of the group survived the attack and escaped.

A person, who is suspected to be a Maoist and was injured in the attack, is now under police custody.

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The police have gotten him admitted to the Kannur Government Medical College for treatment.

A police investigation into the incident is currently underway.

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Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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