Kalchini, 17th May: A house in the Kalchini block Nimti area was severely damaged after an elephant went on a rampage, on Sunday early morning.
According to sources, a wild elephant came out of the Buxa Tiger reserve, this morning, and entered the said area, destroying a portion of Rina Devi’s residence. The animal also ate food grains stored in the house.
Rina Devi stated that all the residents of the area are in a helpless situation due to frequent elephant attacks amid the lockdown. Meanwhile, the locals alleged that despite reporting the matter to the Forest department, no one rushed to their rescue.