Pilibhit Farmers, Forest Dept Breathe Easy as Elephants Retreat from Villages

• Elephants, previously causing fear and crop damage, have moved away from Pilibhit villages.
• The herd, active near Mahof Range of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, has not been seen for 2-3 days.
• Farmers faced crop damage and disruption to agricultural work due to elephant movement.
• Forest department confirms elephants have returned to inner forest areas, bringing relief to border villages.
• Monitoring continues, and farmers are being made aware, says Bharat Kumar DK, Divisional Director.

Why It Matters: Elephants' retreat from Pilibhit villages brings relief to farmers and forest officials.