A herd of wild elephants has destroyed a house belonging to Amrit Ganju and damaged grains and properties of over Rs 60,000 during their three-day stay at village Ganju Basti under Bermo block of the district.
The houses were damaged by the tuskers belonging to dozen villagers of Upparghat in Nawadih block past a week. Residents of several villages have started migrating from the area out of fear. Inspector cum officer in-charge of Bokaro Thermal Prameshwar leyangi visited the site on Saturday.He directed the villagers how to be protected from them and also informed Forest Ranger D.K. Srivastaba
The natives of Nawadih and Bermo blocks in the district are living in constant fear after a herd of wild elephants came reportedly from neighbouring Giridih and played havoc .
The villagers had sleepless nights to ward off the unwanted disaster. But they took the challenge face on and did not allow the situation get out of control. Presently, the location of wild animals was found in the bordering area of Upparhgat. Crossing the Bengal- Giridih border, the elephants entered in many villages of Nawadih and Bermo blocks .
According to locals, around 14 to 16 furious elephants entered the villages and started destroying the houses and damaged food grains. The scared villagers saved their lives by fleeing from the scene, and spent whole night away from the village at a safe distance.
When contacted, DC Rai Mahipat Ray said that he has directed the District Forest Officer (North) to prepare records of the victim and provide immediate relief to them. He also appreciated the villagers for tackling the situation in a calm manner.