Jalpaiguri, 13th January: Panic gripped Jalpaiguri city on Monday night after an elephant entered urban areas, triggering chaos and fear among residents. The incident began when a herd of three elephants strayed into the adjacent Karla Valley Tea Estate, where one of the elephants fell into a pit. Following information, forest department personnel rushed to the spot and, after sustained efforts, safely rescued the trapped elephant.
The situation escalated soon after as one elephant became separated from the herd and moved into Jalpaiguri city under the cover of darkness. The animal damaged a house after entering a residential area, narrowly missing a woman of the household, who escaped unhurt. Residents across the locality remained awake through the night amid widespread fear.
