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Panic gripped residents of G. Udayagiri town in Kandhamal district late Friday night after a tusker strayed into the area. The lone elephant wandered through the lanes for several hours, leaving locals terrified as it moved dangerously close to their houses. Eventually, the tusker headed towards the nearby Gamuli forest on its own. Forest department officials later reached the spot and ensured the animal was driven away.
The tusker has been creating panic in the locality for the past three months. During this period, two people have lost their lives in elephant attacks, while several cattle have been trampled to death. Despite r...