Rogue Elephant Kills 16 in 6 Days, Spreading Terror in Jharkhand Villages
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News18•07-01-2026, 10:41
Rogue Elephant Kills 16 in 6 Days, Spreading Terror in Jharkhand Villages
- •A rogue elephant has killed 16 people in the Chaibasa and surrounding regions of Jharkhand over the past six days, causing widespread fear.
- •The elephant, separated from its herd, typically enters villages at night and attacks people, leading to tragic incidents like the wiping out of an entire family in Babadiya village.
- •The Forest Department faces severe criticism for its complete failure to bring the aggressive elephant under control despite the continuous deaths.
- •An expert team from Vantara, Gujarat, and a wildlife team from Odisha have been called to tranquilize the elephant, with their arrival expected today.
- •Villagers are living in terror, staying awake all night to keep watch, as authorities race against time to prevent further casualties.
Why It Matters: Jharkhand villages gripped by fear as rogue elephant kills 16; authorities struggle to control it.
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