Maraghat: Wild Elephants Destroy Homes, Piashal Orao Survives Attack

• A herd of 8-10 wild elephants caused widespread destruction in Pramanik Para, Madhya Shalbarhi village, Jalpaiguri district, on Wednesday night.
• The elephants ransacked homes, destroyed property, and created chaos, leaving residents in fear; one resident, Piashal Orao, narrowly survived by hiding under a bed.
• Forest department officials drove the elephants back into the forest, and local leaders assured affected families of support and compensation.
• The incident highlights the escalating human-elephant conflict, a common issue in North Bengal.

Why It Matters: This highlights the escalating human-wildlife conflict.