A herd of wild elephants damaged more than six houses at two different villages and destroyed banana and jackfruit plantations in Kartala Forest range in the district recently.
Since a fortnight, a herd of elephants has been moving around the forest areas in the district. According to sources, an elephant, which was separated from the group, has been causing damage.
According to delayed reports received here, a herd of wild elephants has been roaming in the area from past month.
On the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, a herd of five elephants reached Bundeli village, damaged a number of houses and crops. Besides, another group of elephants reached Chorbhatthi village and destroyed three huts.
Somehow the villagers managed to escape unhurt. After the incident, the poor villagers held vigil throughout the night.On getting the information, a team of forest officials reached Bundeli and Chorbhatthi villages on Monday morning and engaged in chasing out the wild elephants into the forest.