SaralnamaA herd of eight wild elephants entered Jamalpur Kala village in Haridwar on Wednesday night, causing panic. The elephants damaged sugarcane fields before moving towards the forest. Villagers captured the incident on mobile phones and shared it on social media. Locals blame the forest department's negligence for frequent elephant incursions into populated areas. The forest department has increased surveillance in the area and is trying to drive the elephants back to the jungle. To stay safe during elephant encounters, remain indoors and avoid confronting or provoking the animals. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 22:28 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A herd of eight wild elephants entered Jamalpur Kala village in Haridwar on Wednesday night, causing panic
- The elephants damaged sugarcane fields before moving towards the forest
- Villagers captured the incident on mobile phones and shared it on social media