Summary
A wild elephant in Jharkhand, India, has killed at least 20 people over nine days. Officials say one male elephant is responsible, and efforts to locate it are ongoing. Human activities and habitat loss are believed to be causes of human-elephant conflicts.
Key Facts
- A wild elephant killed at least 20 people in Jharkhand, India, from January 1 to 9.
- The elephant is young, single, and reportedly agile, making it hard to track.
- The conflict has caused panic in West Sinhgbhum, leading villages to barricade themselves.
- 34-year-old Mangal Sing Hembram and 62-year-old Urdub Bahoda are among the victims.
- A man named Kundra Bahoda and his two young children were killed on January 5.
- Around 15 people have been injured in these attacks.
- Over 300 personnel, including drones and tranquilizer units, are involved in the search.
- Habitat loss due to shrinking forests is linked to increased human-elephant conflicts.
