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Wild E-5 Elephant Enters Ramnagar City After 21 Days, Causes Panic; One Farmer Dead.
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News18•28-09-2026, 13:21
Wild E-5 Elephant Enters Ramnagar City After 21 Days, Causes Panic; One Farmer Dead.
- •The wild male elephant E-5, which emerged from Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, remains out of control after 21 days and has now entered Ramnagar city.
- •The elephant entered the city from Gorsari through fields on Sunday night, causing widespread panic among residents.
- •A farmer had previously died in an elephant attack, intensifying fear in rural areas, and now the challenge has increased with the elephant reaching the city.
- •Forest department and police are appealing to people to stay away from the elephant and not obstruct its movement, but crowds are making efforts difficult.
- •Power supply has been affected in many areas due to the elephant's presence, adding to the problems of villagers and city dwellers at night.
Key Questions Answered
The wild male elephant E-5 emerged from the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve before reaching Ramnagar.
The forest department's efforts were severely hindered because large crowds gathered to watch and take photos of the elephant, obstructing its safe movement.
The wild E-5 elephant has been out of control and moving through various villages and areas for 21 days.
