Bhubaneswar, Nov. 29 -- Bonai/Binika: A herd of wild elephants created havoc in Bonai area under Jarada forest range in Sundargarh district on Sunday. The animals have caused enormous damages to the standing crops at Lachhada, Kundeidiha, Tankasahi, Balia areas in the district.

Locals said that the herd has stayed at Barghat forest area and sneaked into the human settlement during night hour.

Around 25 to 30 jumbos have created terror among the residents of around five to six villages in Jarada forest range. Their movement from one place to another has resulted in harm to crops during the harvesting season. The villagers alleged that no forest official has come to their rescue even after their repeated complaints.

"To guard our crops, ...