Elephant Herd Raids Bankura Village, Damages Homes and Vehicles

• A herd of three elephants emerged from the jungle into Patharmora village, Sonamukhi, Bankura.
• The elephants caused extensive damage to a villager's house, demolishing walls and a cowshed.
• A motorbike was crushed and twisted during the rampage.
• Residents narrowly escaped the attack, raising concerns about repeated elephant incursions.
• Locals question the Forest Department's effectiveness in controlling elephant movements into populated areas.