Late Sunday night, a wild elephant attacked a vehicle and subsequently trampled several bighas of paddy crop in Tajpur Farm village, located under the jurisdiction of Rehar police station in Bijnor district. The incident highlights ongoing human-wildlife conflicts in the region, raising concerns among local farmers about crop safety and property damage.
As he reached a mobile tower close to his house around 11 pm, a tusker suddenly emerged from the forest and attacked the vehicle. Because of its proximity to the forest, villagers said incidents involving elephants, tigers and other wildlife have increased in the area.
Farmer Mehar Singh said, “Elephants are wreaking havoc in villages located close to the forest. Farmer Pramod Kumar of Kiratpur village was returning home in his car. Luckily, he managed to jump out of the car and ran to safety before informing the forest department. Phool Singh, section in charge of Rani Nangal forest area, reached the village with a team and, with villagers’ help, pushed back the tusker towards the jungle. However, the animal again came out and destroyed standing paddy crops on several bighas. Coincidentally, the agri field belonged to Pramod Kumar. Three months ago, one Jaswant Singh was killed in an elephant attack in Raninangal, they claimed. They enter our fields, destroy crops and even attack people. We are living in constant fear and suffering heavy losses. The forest department should take immediate steps to prevent elephants from entering agricultural fields and residential areas.”
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Range officer Ankita Kishore said villagers were advised to remain alert and avoid visiting wildlife-prone areas during morning and evening hours. Forest patrolling has been intensified in the area, she said. Download the TOI App.