Wild Elephant Sighting in Gaya Villages Sparks Panic After Tiger Scare

• Residents in Gaya's Barachatti block are gripped by fear after a wild elephant was spotted in several villages, including Padumchak, on Sunday morning.
• This incident follows a tiger sighting on Friday night at an expressway site in the Chakarbandha forest, intensifying local anxieties.
• The elephant, believed to have strayed from Barwadih forest, was seen in Padumchak, Sarma Bazar, Tiwarichak, and Bahargada, causing villagers to hide indoors.
• Forest department officials were immediately informed and have initiated operations to guide the elephant back into the forest.
• Villagers are advised to maintain distance from the elephant and report any sightings to the forest department, as the Barachatti area is prone to such incidents.