Kalchini, 18th May: A tragic incident unfolded in Gopal Bahadur Basti area of Dalsingpara under the Kalchini block when a wild elephant went on a rampage, resulting in the loss of one life and severe damage to houses. The incident has left the villagers gripped with fear and concern.
According to reports, the wild elephant ventured into the Gopal Bahadur Basti area from the Buxa Tiger Reserve forest around 9 pm on Wednesday night. It wreaked havoc by demolishing the residents’ areca plantations. During the chaos, Shyam Bahadur Sarki, a local resident, ventured outside his house and was brutally attacked by the elephant, leaving him critically injured.
