Wild Elephants Destroy Homes in Kanchanpur; Child Drowns in Canal
Summary
Wild elephants destroyed two houses in Shuklaphanta Municipality-8 of Kanchanpur, prompting increased monitoring and coordination to drive the herd away. In a separate incident, an eight-year-old boy died after drowning while bathing in the Mahakali irrigation canal in Bedkot Municipality.
Key Points
- A herd of wild elephants destroyed two houses in Pillaryfanta, Shuklaphanta Municipality-8, Kanchanpur.
- Local residents are fearful as the elephants continue to stay near Baijanath Community Forest and enter the settlement.
- Forest officials are coordinating with Shuklaphanta National Park and security agencies to drive the elephants away.
- Eight-year-old Sahil Okheda died after drowning in the Mahakali irrigation canal in Bedkot Municipality.
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