Bagdogra, 01st December: Panic gripped the Fairani Jote area in Bagdogra this morning after an elephant was spotted in the residential locality. Reportedly, the elephant had strayed out of the forest in search of food and entered the residential area late last night.
Upon spotting the elephant in the morning, locals immediately alerted the Forest Department. Subsequently, teams from the Bagdogra and Tukriajhar Ranges, along with the Elephant Squad and Bagdogra Police, arrived at the scene.
As news of the elephant spread, a large crowd gathered to witness the animal, leading to a commotion. In response, the Forest Department conducted announcements through loudspeakers to control the crowd and ensure safety.
Forest officials later began efforts to guide the elephant back into the forest to avoid further disruption. The situation has since been brought under control.