Mumbai, June 3: In Korba district of Chhattisgarh, the conflict between wildlife and villagers has escalated once again. A herd of 11 elephants wreaked havoc in the Jarga range of the Katghora forest division. The elephants caused significant damage to crops and property in the Khadipara area of the Basin sector.
Local farmers reported that the herd suddenly invaded their fields. The elephants trampled rice, maize, and vegetable crops. They also destroyed agricultural equipment and minor property belonging to two farmers. After the destruction, the herd returned to the forests of Jarga.
Upon receiving the information, a team from the forest department quickly arrived at the scene. They assessed the damage and registered complaints from the affected farmers. Forest department officials stated that the process to provide compensation to the two farmers has begun. The compensation amount will soon be released based on the survey report.
Currently, it is reported that there are a total of 45 elephants in different herds within the Jarga range. The forest department team is continuously monitoring their movements. Villagers have been advised to remain vigilant, especially not to venture alone into the fields at night.
According to range officials, elephants naturally come towards villages in search of food. The problem is escalating due to a shortage of water and food in the forests. We are consistently patrolling and raising awareness among the villagers.
This elephant menace in the wild areas of Korba is not new. In recent months, several villages have experienced crop damage caused by elephants, leading to anger among farmers. Local residents believe that the forest department should take effective measures to keep elephants within the forests.
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