Alipurduar, 27th February: A wild elephant once again attacked the Purba Satali area of Alipurduar district, causing damage to crops and triggering panic among residents.
According to reports, late on Wednesday night, an elephant from the Buxa Tiger Reserve forest entered the area and created havoc. The attack led to significant damage to arecanut and banana plantations.
Upon receiving information, forest workers reached the spot and managed to drive the elephant back into the forest. However, repeated elephant attacks have left the local residents in a state of fear.