Elephant Trapped in Tea Garden Pit, Panic in Jalpaiguri
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News1812-01-2026, 13:14

Elephant Trapped in Tea Garden Pit, Panic in Jalpaiguri

  • A small tusker elephant fell into a pit in the Karola Valley tea garden, causing panic.
  • Two other elephants in the herd became disoriented while attempting to rescue the trapped elephant.
  • The elephants entered the tea garden from Baikunthapur forest via Bajit Para, near the Teesta River.
  • Forest personnel from Belakoba Range, Gorumara, and Jalpaiguri Forest Divisions are at the scene.
  • Recently, an elderly woman died in an elephant attack in Paschim Medinipur due to dense fog.

Why It Matters: An elephant is trapped in a tea garden pit in Jalpaiguri, sparking panic and a rescue operation.

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