Alipurduar, 14th December: A wild elephant attack occurred in the Kathal Bari area of Jateshwar II Gram Panchayat in Falakata block early on Saturday morning, resulting in crop damage.
Reports suggest that a herd of about 10-15 elephants entered the area on Saturday morning. As the news spread, local residents gathered to witness the elephants. Although no casualties were reported, significant damage was caused to the crops.
The herd later moved into the forest via Dalgaon Tea Estate and Kazipara. The incident has left the locals in a state of panic.