Picnic Bus Crashes in Chilapata Forest Amidst Elephants; 17 Children Rescued

• A picnic bus carrying 40 passengers, including 17 children, crashed into a tree in the core area of Chilapata forest while returning from Dalsingpara to Khagrabari, Cooch Behar.
• The bus lost control due to fog and veered off the road, entering an area frequented by wild animals, including a nearby elephant herd.
• Forest workers from Jaldapara Forest Division's Kodbasti and Chilapata Range Offices launched a swift rescue operation after hearing cries for help.
• All passengers were safely rescued and taken to the Chilapata range for medical check-ups at the nearest health center.
• ADFO Nabikant Jha urged drivers to avoid speeding on forest roads due to the presence of wildlife and challenging conditions.

Why It Matters: A picnic bus crash in Chilapata forest led to the rescue of 40 passengers, including 17 children, from a wildlife-prone area.