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Panic has gripped the residents of the Dharanidharpali section under the Bonai forest division in Sundargarh district as three wild elephants have been spotted roaming freely in the region, not just in the forested areas but also on public roads, posing a serious threat to people's safety and movement.
The situation has become especially concerning as the region enters the peak cropping season. Farmers fear damage to their standing crops, with wild elephants known for raiding farmlands in search of food. The close proximity of the elephants to human settlements has caused anxiety, as people are now afraid to venture out for farmi...