Residents of Kalyanpur, within the jurisdiction of the Kalyanpur police station, are experiencing disruptions due to wild elephant activities. Notably, two elephants from the Atharomura ranges ventured into the Chhankhola area of south Ghilatoli, consuming harvested crops, vegetables, and banana trees. This incident occurred at approximately 10:00 PM, causing alarm among the local population. Despite these occurrences being reported to the forest department, efforts to mitigate the elephants' movements and prevent further damage have yet to yield results.
Forest Department wildlife officials acknowledge the presence of an elephant herd in the Atharomura ranges. They attribute the elephants' descent into human settlements to a scarcity of natural food and water resources during the winter months. The officials also highlight the constraints imposed by forest and wildlife laws, which limit the actions that can be taken against these animals, emphasizing the importance of non-lethal management strategies. Consequently, the agricultural communities in Kalyanpur and surrounding areas continue to suffer the consequences of these elephant depredations.
Source: tripura info