IDUKKI: Famed jumbo Padayappa attacked a tractor near the Nethimedu region in Munnar. The tractor owned by Selvakumar was filled with tea leaves and was around the corner when Padayappa ambushed from the dark. Seeing the wild tusker, Selvakumar ran to safety leaving behind his vehicle.

In a video now emerged, Selvakumar can be seen pleading with the elephant to not destroy his vehicle. The locals who reached the spot also tried shooing away the wild elephant but failed. Padayappa meanwhile checked the vehicle with its trunk and later left the place on its own.

It is normal for wild tuskers to reach human habitats in search of food. However, the former amicable Padayappa has recently shown his rogue side, instilling fear among Munnar natives.