SaralnamaA herd of eight wild elephants entered Jamalpur Kala village in Haridwar on night. The elephants damaged sugarcane crops, causing panic among villagers. Some residents captured the incident on mobile phones and shared it on social media. Locals blame the forest department's negligence for frequent elephant intrusions into populated areas. The forest team is trying to drive the herd back to the jungle and has increased surveillance in the area. To stay safe during elephant encounters, remain indoors and avoid confronting or provoking the animals. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 16:45 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A herd of eight wild elephants entered Jamalpur Kala village in Haridwar on 24 Aug 2023 night
- The elephants damaged sugarcane crops, causing panic among villagers
- Some residents captured the incident on mobile phones and shared it on social media