Karanjia, June 7: A herd of elephants has been causing chaos in numerous villages across the Karanjia wildlife division for the past two days. The rampage has resulted in extensive damage to crops spanning several hectares of land.
Affected villagers are enduring sleepless nights, resorting to traditional methods like burning logs and beating drums in an attempt to scare away the elephants.
Reports indicate that the herd has also broken down the walls of several houses, further exacerbating the situation.
Officials have been tasked with assessing the extent of crop damage in the affected villages. Additionally, locals have been advised against stockpiling mahua poach in their homes, while also being cautioned against entering the forest.
This recent escalation in human-elephant conflict underscores the ongoing challenges faced by communities in Odisha. Similar incidents have been recurrently reported from various parts of the state, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions to mitigate such conflicts.
