GAIGHAT: A herd of wild elephants has entered the Kumang Lamachaur region of Chaudandigadhi Municipality-7, creating a significant commotion.

Ganesh Bam, the Information Officer at the District Police Office, shared that the elephants arrived in Kumang last night, leaving behind a path of devastation, which included the destruction of six houses.

According to the police, the elephants targeted wooden homes with thatched roofs belonging to local residents, including Buddhhiman Rai, Radha BK, Roshan BK, Bam Bahadur BK, Bir Bahadur Magar, Dil Bahadur Magar, and others. Local resident Pushpa Rai shared that when the elephants invaded the village at night, the locals had to flee to save themselves.

In response, Chaudandigadhi Municipality has set up a safe area for those whose homes were damaged by the elephants. It’s believed that this group of elephants came from the Koshitappu area and are currently roaming the forests near Lamachauri and 45 Chowk.

Officer Bam mentioned that a police team has been deployed to ensure the safety of the villagers.