Elephant Crushes Chhattisgarh Man To Death, 6 ‘Wives’ Turn Up To Claim Compensation

Last Updated:August 20, 2025, 16:08 IST

The six women and their children are claiming Salik Ram’s compensation, insisting they are legitimate heirs. Reports say he married them at different times, each with 2-3 children

The children and sons-in-law of Salik Ram's former wives have approached the office, demanding their share of compensation. (Local18)

In a bizarre twist following a tragic elephant attack in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja division, the death of a man has sparked an unusual dispute over government compensation. While he was known to have one wife, six women have now come forward claiming to be his spouses, each seeking a share of the compensation.

The tragic incident occurred in Balajhar Chimta Paani village, in Chhattisgarh’s Pathalgaon forest range, claiming the life of Salik Ram Toppo. After his death, six women and their children came forward, each asserting they were his spouses and rightful heirs to the government compensation.

This unusual situation has become a topic of widespread discussion in the village. Each of the six women, along with their children, are asserting their claims, insisting that they are the legitimate recipients of the compensation. It is reported that Salik Ram had spent time with these women, each having 2 to 3 children, and had married them at different times.

Villagers are particularly astonished because, in his final days, Salik Ram lived with just one wife and his son, Bhagwat Toppo. The emergence of these six wives, who have now prepared Panchnama papers to stake their claims, has left the community in disbelief.

The Forest Department has acknowledged the complexity of the situation. The children and sons-in-law of Salik Ram’s former wives have also approached the office, demanding their share of compensation. However, the department has clarified that the further process will involve obtaining Panchayat consent and conducting a thorough investigation.

The Forest Department has stated that only women who can present valid certificates proving their marriage to Salik Ram will receive the compensation.

Location :

Chhattisgarh, India, India

First Published:

August 20, 2025, 16:08 IST

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