Wild Elephant Chaos in Bihar: Tragedy and Panic

A wild elephant reportedly killed an elderly man and caused damage to homes in Bihar's Nawada district. Authorities are taking measures to manage the situation, urging residents to stay indoors as efforts are made to return the elephant to its habitat in Jharkhand.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Nawada | Updated: 12-05-2026 19:53 IST | Created: 12-05-2026 19:53 IST
Wild Elephant Chaos in Bihar: Tragedy and Panic
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An elderly man lost his life due to a wild elephant's rampage in Bihar's Nawada district, authorities reported on Tuesday.

The tragic incident unfolded at 6 am, as the tusker strayed into Kawakol village, causing destruction to property and sparking fear among the locals.

District Forestry Officer Shreshth Kumar Krishna stated that precautionary steps are in place, and forest teams are working to guide the elephant back to Chatra forest.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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