Ranchi Elephant Scare: Tusker Roams Hatia Residential Area, Safely Returned to Forest
A 15-year-old tusker caused panic in Hatia, Ranchi, after entering a densely populated residential area from the nearby Nagri forest. Forest officials successfully drove the elephant back to Khunti forest using firecrackers and sirens. This incident highlights the recurring problem of human-elephant conflict due to unbalanced development and conservation resource shortages.