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All the promises given to the people for their safety from wild animals will be fulfilled in a time-bound manner, said the minister.
Trench construction will begin on Tuesday, district collector told the people.
Local residents have protested, refusing to allow the body to be removed, and blocked the path of forest department officials and police who arrived at the scene.
Satheesh, who broke his ribs in the incident, remains in critical condition, sources said.
Protesters blocked the Kozhikode-Ooty highway, a critical link between Wayanad and the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu, demanding action following the farmer's death.
While trying to escape from the animals, Vellamma fell into a nearby pit and sustained injuries including a leg fracture.
Before the forest guards drove it away, the elephant blocked the road for 45 minutes.
India lost 528 elephants due to 'unnatural causes', as per the data tabled in Lok Sabha.
The deceased is Kannan (47), a resident of Tangukudi, Chinnakkanal here.
Hundreds of villagers from Marod tribal settlement blocked the Kozhikode-Bengaluru National highway at Kalloor.
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