Panic in Area After Herd of Elephants Attacks Bike Rider Near Baramara Village
Key Points:
• Bike rider seriously injured in elephant attack near Baramara village
• Injured vegetable vendor referred to Jhargram for better treatment
• Villagers demand stronger safety measures from forest department
Jamshedpur – A bike rider was seriously injured in an elephant attack late Monday night in the Chakulia forest area of East Singhbhum district. The incident took place on the Chakulia-Kerukocha main road near Baramara village, creating panic among villagers in the area.
The injured person has been identified as 45-year-old Neelkanth Nayak, a resident of Dhadhika village in Baharagora block. He works as a vegetable vendor and was returning home late at night after selling vegetables at Jodam Haat in Chakulia.
According to local residents, Neelkanth suddenly came face-to-face with a herd of elephants near Baramara village. On seeing the elephants, he abandoned his bike and tried to run for safety. During the escape, one elephant chased him and cornered him in a nearby field.
The elephant reportedly attacked him and even stepped on his chest, leaving him seriously injured. Somehow, he managed to escape and save his life. He was first taken to Chakulia Community Health Centre, where doctors provided primary treatment before referring him to Jhargram in West Bengal due to his critical condition.
After receiving information about the incident, MLA Sameer Mohanty reached the spot and helped shift the injured man to the hospital in his vehicle. A team from the forest department also visited the hospital and inquired about his condition.
Villagers said that a herd of seven elephants has been roaming around Baramara village for the past several days. Due to the frequent movement of elephants, local residents are facing difficulties while travelling at night, as elephants are often seen on the main road.
Residents have demanded that the forest department closely monitor elephant movement and make proper safety arrangements in the area. Villagers alleged that elephant movement in the Chakulia forest region has been increasing continuously, damaging crops and houses and also leading to attacks on people.
