Published on : 14 Nov 2025, 9:45 am

Behali: A tense and sleepless night unfolded in Bihupukhuri village under Monabari in Behali after a group of wild elephants entered the area and caused heavy damage. For many residents, it was a night spent in darkness, fear, and complete uncertainty as the animals moved through the locality, destroying everything in their path.

The worst impact was felt in Orang Basti, where a humble roadside shop belonging to Bhutiya Orang, a daily-wage labourer, was flattened within minutes. The temporary structure made of bamboo, wood, and tin was no match for the elephants. Packed with essential household items, the shop served as the family’s only steady source of income. By morning, nothing but broken bamboo poles and scattered goods remained.

Bhutiya’s

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