Tusker Rampage in Jhargram: Elephant Destroys Grains, Forest Dept. Provides Aid
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News18•17-01-2026, 18:46
Tusker Rampage in Jhargram: Elephant Destroys Grains, Forest Dept. Provides Aid
- •A tusker rampaged through Patharnala, Jhargram, on Friday night, destroying paddy sacks at Golapi and Krishna Mallick's home.
- •The elephant easily accessed the grains from the verandah due to the absence of a roof.
- •Pukuria Beat Officer and forest department officials promptly provided the affected family with essential food items and tarpaulin.
- •The forest department assured the family of further compensation as per government rules.
- •Local residents praised the forest department's swift action, which also averted a major accident by chasing two elephants back into the forest recently.
Why It Matters: Forest department's quick response provided immediate relief and averted further incidents after an elephant rampage.
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