Twin Elephant Attack Wreaks Havoc in Alipurduar Villages

• Two elephants attacked two villages in Maderhat, Alipurduar district, North Bengal, in the winter dawn.
• Houses of Sushil Roy in Paschim Khayerbari and Bishnu Oraon in Chekamari were destroyed.
• The elephants emerged from the Jaldapara forest, causing significant damage to homes and trees.
• Forest department personnel responded promptly, guiding the elephants back into the forest.
• Elephant attacks are a recurring issue in North Bengal, with herds frequently emerging from forest areas.

Why It Matters: Twin elephant rampage in Alipurduar destroys homes; Forest department intervenes.