North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: The incidents of Man-Elephant Conflict in Jharkhand are not stopping. Latest case from Bokaro district gomia It is from the block, where a herd of elephants has caused huge destruction. Late Wednesday night, elephants attacked a house and killed three members of a family.
How did the incident happen? (The Tragic Incident)
According to the information, the herd of elephants had strayed from the forest and entered the residential area.
assault: The herd suddenly targeted a kutcha house. The family sleeping in the house did not even get a chance to escape. The elephants demolished the walls of the house and crushed the people inside the house.
Deceased: The dead included a husband and wife and their one child. The villagers told that by the time they heard the cries of the elephants and reached there for help, the elephants had created a ruckus and moved ahead.
Huge tension and anger in the area
After the incident, there is huge resentment among the villagers towards the forest department.
Charge of arriving late: Villagers say that despite being aware of the movement of elephants, the forest department did not make adequate security arrangements.
Demand for compensation: The villagers have stopped the dead bodies from being lifted and have demanded proper compensation and driving away the elephants from the area.
Security Concerns: There is news of a herd of elephants still present in the area, due to which people are afraid to come out of their homes.
Human-elephant conflict increasing in Jharkhand
Districts like Bokaro, Lohardaga, and Hazaribagh of Jharkhand have been struggling with this problem for a long time. According to the Forest Department, deforestation and human interference in elephant corridors are the main reasons for this conflict.
Ways to avoid elephant attacks (Safety Tips):
When you see elephants, do not make noise or throw stones at them.
Use a torch or bright torch at night.
Do not build houses or grow crops in the Elephant Corridor.
Always maintain a safe distance from the herd and inform the forest department immediately.
