Rajganj, 01st December: A wild elephant strayed into a residential area near Sahudangi, located close to the Baikunthapur forest in the Rajganj block. After crossing farmland, the elephant entered the local settlement, causing a minor amount of damage.
According to Shashi Chandra Barman, a resident of the area, the incident occurred around 11:30 PM when the elephant broke through the gate of their tea garden and appeared. He shared that he was standing outside the house with his wife when they suddenly spotted the elephant. They somehow managed to escape; however, they have been in fear since the incident.
Local forest officials from the Ambari Range were informed and promptly arrived at the scene. They managed to guide the elephant back into the forest.