ITDC India e-Press / Agencies

Two villagers died in an elephant attack on Diwali night in Chhattisgarh. It was reported that the Kabra Kaan elephant crushed both of them. After the incident, fear has spread in nearby rural areas. Local residents, citing the elephant’s increasing attacks, have demanded that it be rescued.

According to information, 14 people have died in attacks by the same elephant over the past six months. The repeated incidents have increased concern among villagers. People living in areas where the elephant moves are facing anxiety over the safety of life and property.

Villagers said effective steps are needed to stop the series of elephant attacks. They have demanded that the Forest Department rescue the Kabra Kaan elephant and move it to a safe location.

The deaths during a festival such as Diwali have again highlighted the serious problem of human-elephant conflict. The figure of 14 deaths in six months shows the danger caused by elephant attacks in the area.


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