Elephants Return to India After Month-Long Stay in Jhapa
Summary
A herd of 22 elephants that had been roaming community forests in Jhapa for a month has returned to India, bringing relief to local residents after repeated damage to homes and paddy fields. A lone elephant later entered a settlement in Birtamod, renewing panic in the area.
Key Points
- A herd of 22 elephants returned to India after staying in Jhapa’s community forests for about a month.
- The elephants had been damaging houses, paddy crops and betel nut trees in Bahundangi, Shantinagar and nearby areas.
- A lone elephant entered Ward No. 7 of Birtamod Municipality this morning, causing fresh panic.
- Residents say old and dilapidated solar fencing along the Nepal-India border is allowing elephants to enter Nepal easily.
