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Elephant creates panic at tribal hamletThe tusker damaged crops and also chased a few villagers, who made attempt to drive the jumbo away
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A man threatens the elephant with fire, at Gurupura Tibetan camp, Hanagodu hobli, Hunsur taluk, on Sunday. Credit: DH Photo
A man threatens the elephant with fire, at Gurupura Tibetan camp, Hanagodu hobli, Hunsur taluk, on Sunday. Credit: DH Photo

A lone tusker created panic among the residents of Nagapura tribal hamlet, adjoining Nagarahole tiger reserve, in Hunsur taluk, on Sunday.

The elephant entered the haadi and damaged properties. The tusker also damaged crops and also chased a few villagers, who made attempt to drive the jumbo away.

According to the residents, the elephants frequently raid the villages. Earlier, the animals used to raid crops during the night but, now, it has become common during day time also.

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(Published 06 December 2021, 22:36 IST)