A herd of 42 elephants traversing Lakhipur in Goalpara sparks concern among residents, prompting swift action from forest officials to ensure public safety.
Seeking refuge in the Lakhipur Reserve Forest area, particularly around Ambari, the elephants’ presence over the past two days raises concerns about potential human-elephant encounters.
Forest personnel promptly halt vehicular and pedestrian movement on Ambari Road, where the herd lingered for half an hour, to mitigate risks. Normal traffic flow resumes as the elephants move towards Banani, with authorities maintaining vigilance to prevent hazardous encounters.