At least six individuals tragically lost their lives when a group of wild elephants invaded Gondwar village in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh district. The incident, which occurred late Thursday night, caused shock and sorrow in the community. Among the deceased were four members of a single family, namely Suraj Bhuiyan, Suman Devi, and her two young children, Mangara Bhuiyan and Dhaneshwar Ram.
Villagers recounted that five elephants entered the village while most residents were asleep, causing destruction to mud houses and instilling fear among the inhabitants. Despite efforts to scare the elephants away by making loud noises and using lights, the animals continued their rampage, resulting in the tragic deaths of six villagers, including the aforementioned family members.
Following the distressing event, local authorities from the administration, police, and forest department promptly responded to the scene on Friday morning. The bodies of the victims have been sent for post-mortem examination, and measures to provide immediate relief and compensation to affected families have been initiated. Forest officials emphasized the importance of monitoring elephant movements in the region and advised villagers to exercise caution, especially during nighttime activities.
