Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Elephants Rampage Through Manikpur Village Near Guwahati
Last night, five wild elephants entered a village called Manikpur near Guwahati.
They destroyed many plants like bananas and papayas, and the villagers were very scared.
The elephants charged at the people when they tried to shoo them away.
The villagers said this happens often, and they don't have the right tools to keep the elephants away.
They also said the government and forest department didn't help them.
The villagers are worried and want the government to do something to stop these elephants from coming into their village.
A herd of five wild elephants rampaged through Manikpur village near Guwahati on January 31, destroying crops and causing panic among residents.
Villagers attempted to drive the elephants away but were charged at, narrowly escaping injury.
The elephants destroyed banana, areca nut, papaya, and other crops, causing extensive damage to farmland.
Residents alleged that the Forest department did not provide assistance despite being informed about the incident.
Villagers expressed fear and concern over recurring elephant intrusions and urged the government to take preventive measures.
- Who
- Residents of Manikpur village, including Indira Thakuria, Nilima Das, Champabati Thakuria, Kalpana Boro, Dipjyoti Thakuria, and Pratibha Thakuria
- What
- A herd of wild elephants rampaged through the village, destroying crops and causing panic
- When
- January 31, late at night
- Where
- Manikpur village, near Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- The elephants entered the village, likely due to habitat encroachment or food scarcity, and destroyed crops when villagers attempted to drive them away
- Location
- Manikpur village, near Guwahati, Assam
- Date
- January 31
- Number of Elephants
- 5
- Crops Damaged
- Banana, areca nut, papaya, and other crops
- Villagers Affected
- Indira Thakuria, Nilima Das, Champabati Thakuria, Kalpana Boro, Dipjyoti Thakuria, Pratibha Thakuria
