Bankura Elephant Rampage: Homes Smashed, Families Flee, Farmers Face Ruin
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News18•06-01-2026, 12:42
Bankura Elephant Rampage: Homes Smashed, Families Flee, Farmers Face Ruin
- •A herd of three elephants rampaged through Narayansundari village, Sona Mukhi Range, Bankura, on a winter night.
- •Three houses were destroyed, with families narrowly escaping the destruction around 1 AM.
- •Extensive damage was caused to nearby potato fields, devastating farmers who cultivated crops with loans.
- •Local residents expressed anger at the Forest Department for failing to control the elephants.
- •Forest Department officials remained silent when contacted regarding the incident.
Why It Matters: Elephant rampage in Bankura destroys homes and crops, sparking local anger at Forest Department.
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