Bhubaneswar: Fear has gripped villagers of Jamunalia and Kholapa villages in Keonjhar district as a herd of elephants created havoc in the area last night.

According to reports, a herd of 22 elephants, including cubs, entered Kholapa village last night and destroyed paddy plants on acres of land.

The jumbos are still moving in the area, creating a fear among locals.

Though villagers have informed forest officials about the entry of pachyderms, the latter were yet to reach the village and drive away the animals.