Tragedy Strikes Chhattisgarh: Human-Elephant Conflict Escalates

Two children from the Pando tribe in Chhattisgarh were tragically killed by a herd of wild elephants. The incident underscores the growing human-elephant conflict in the region, with efforts being made to mitigate the issue and compensate the affected families.

In a tragic incident, two young children were killed by wild elephants in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur district, local forest officials revealed on Sunday. The attack occurred on Saturday night near Maheshpur village, within the Ramanujnagar forest range.

The victims, Dishu, 11, and his 5-year-old sister Kajal, belonged to the Pando tribe, a notably vulnerable tribal group. According to initial reports, a group of 11 elephants attacked the family's hut on Tongtaiyya hill. While the parents managed to escape, the children were sadly trampled to death by the wandering herd.

Authorities arrived shortly after the incident, sending the bodies for post-mortem examination. The bereaved families received immediate financial aid, with full compensation to follow. In response to the escalating danger, nearby huts have been vacated, and residents relocated, as efforts continue to drive the elephants away.

(With inputs from agencies.)