House destroyed in an elephant rampage in Nagrakata

Nagrakata, 07th July: A house and a betel nut orchard at the Lal Jhamela Basti area in Luksan Gram Panchayat under Nagrakata block, was severely damaged after four elephants went on a rampage, on Monday night.

According to sources, a herd of elephants came out of the Diana forests around 1 am last night and entered the said area, destroying Kancha Rai’s residence and betel nut orchard.

While the incident was reported to the Forest department, the affected family are demanding for compensation.