Authorities are searching for a rogue elephant in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, India, believed to be responsible for the deaths of 22 people over a 10-day period, marking one of the deadliest wildlife rampages in recent memory.
Officials say the elephant has moved through multiple villages, destroying homes, farmland, and infrastructure while attacking residents caught in its path. Local authorities and wildlife officials have issued urgent warnings, urging residents to stay indoors as efforts intensify to locate and stop the animal.
Wildlife experts believe the elephant may have been displaced from its natural habitat, increasing its aggression and unpredictability. Emergency response teams are working around the clock, deploying tracking units and aerial surveillance in hopes of preventing further loss of life.
The situation remains fluid as authorities weigh options to either tranquilize or neutralize the elephant if it continues to pose a threat to public safety.
