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Elephants from Jamui district have entered Kauakol in Nawada, causing concern among locals while damaging crops.
A herd of elephants, about 25 to 30 in number, has wandered from the Jamui forest and reached Kauakol in Nawada district. This happened over the weekend, and the sight of these elephants in the nearby forests has made the local villagers quite anxious.
Local social worker Manish Yadav shared that the elephants were spotted moving through various areas like Karmatand, Bhikhomoh, Rajwariya, and Daniya Ranigadar in the Mahuder Panchayat region. Their presence has raised alarms among the villagers, who are worried about their safety and the safety of their crops.
While the elephants were in the area, they caused significant damage to paddy crops and other stored produce in local barns. Fortunately, there have been no reports of any injuries or major property loss due to the herd’s activities.
The forest department, along with local villagers, made efforts to drive the elephants away. They used loud crackers to scare them off, and these efforts were successful in guiding the herd back into the forest.
Villagers like Gorelal Rai, Bindeshwari Rai, Tulsi Rai, and Kishori Rai expressed their concerns about the damage to their crops caused by the elephants. The situation is being monitored closely, and the villagers hope for a peaceful resolution.
Summary:
- A herd of 25-30 elephants has entered Kauakol from Jamui.
- Villagers are worried about their safety and crops.
- Elephants damaged paddy crops but no injuries reported.
- Forest department used crackers to drive the elephants away.
- Villagers are monitoring the situation closely.
