Wild elephants terrorize Bahundangi locals
Summary
Wild elephants entering Nepal through Bahundangi in Mechinagar Municipality have damaged houses and ripening paddy crops, prompting stepped-up security and patrols in the border area. Authorities have deployed police, forest guards and loud sirens to drive the animals back into India and urged residents to stay alert.
Key Points
- Wild elephants have been crossing into Nepal through Prasad Gauda in Mechinagar Municipality-4, Jhapa, damaging houses and paddy fields.
- Security has been tightened with Armed Police Force personnel, Nepal Police, forest guards and rapid response teams deployed in the area.
- More than 10 portable sirens, two APF sirens, high-powered lights, tractors and motorcycles are being used to monitor and deter the elephants.
- Local authorities have urged residents in the border area to remain alert and take safety precautions.
