Deforestation sparks human-elephant conflict in Rani

In a place called Rani near Guwahati, elephants are coming into people's homes and causing trouble.

This is happening because many trees are being cut down, so the elephants don't have enough food and space in their natural habitat.

On December 24, a group of elephants entered a neighborhood, damaged houses, and ate stored paddy.

The people are scared and want the government to protect the forests and help them.

Forest workers came and scared the elephants away, but the people are still worried.

They want the government to pay them for the damage and create safe areas to keep both people and elephants safe.