Dhanbad, Feb. 8 -- In a fresh elephant attack, two people were killed and three others seriously injured in Gangpur village under Mahuatand panchayat in Gomia block on Friday evening, people familiar with the developments said on Saturday.

According to residents, villagers have been moving to rooftops after dusk due to repeated elephant sightings in the area.

"On Friday evening, an elephant entered the village, triggering panic. A man was reportedly carrying his young grandson while heading towards the roof of his house when the elephant attacked them. Both died on the spot. Three other family members, including two children and a middle-aged woman, sustained serious injuries in the incident. They were transported to Ramgarh by ambulanc...