Bankura Elephant Rampage: Homes Smashed, Families Flee, Farmers Face Ruin

• A herd of three elephants rampaged through Narayansundari village, Sona Mukhi Range, Bankura, on a winter night.
• Three houses were destroyed, with families narrowly escaping the destruction around 1 AM.
• Extensive damage was caused to nearby potato fields, devastating farmers who cultivated crops with loans.
• Local residents expressed anger at the Forest Department for failing to control the elephants.
• Forest Department officials remained silent when contacted regarding the incident.

Why It Matters: Elephant rampage in Bankura destroys homes and crops, sparking local anger at Forest Department.