Herds of elephants are causing fear and damage in the foothills of Chandil block of Seraikela-Kharsawan district and Chakulia in East Singhbhum. Villagers are living in fear as elephants enter fields, damage crops, and razed houses. Forest officials are working to drive the elephants away.
A 35-year-old man named Atul Giri was trampled to death by an elephant in East Singhbhum while cycling home from work. The incident occurred on the Chakulia-Kerukocha road. Forest officials are taking measures to drive away the wandering elephants in the area.