Archive · 18 Dec 2025
CCL Halts Night Shift After Elephants Kill Four
In Jharkhand, India, a group of wild elephants has been causing trouble near a coal mine and some homes.
They recently killed four people, which made the coal company, CCL, stop working at night for safety.
The forest department also told people to be careful, especially at night.
They said not to take pictures or videos of the elephants because it upsets them.
The company and the forest department are working together to keep everyone safe.
CCL halted night shift production at Sarubera project mines after elephants killed four people.
Victims included a security guard, a commuter, and two elderly women.
The forest department issued an alert advising precautionary measures, especially at night.
CCL advised employees and residents to avoid roaming during night hours.
Forest officials stated that driving elephants away is not a solution and precautionary measures are necessary.
- Who
- Central Coalfield Limited (CCL) and Forest Department
- What
- Halted night shift production due to elephant attacks
- When
- After four people were killed on Tuesday evening/night
- Where
- Kuju area, Ramgarh district, Jharkhand
- Why
- For the safety of miners, officials, and residents
- Location
- Kuju area, Ramgarh district, Jharkhand
- Victims
- 32-year-old security guard, commuter, two elderly women
- Action Taken
- Night shift production stopped, advisory issued
- Responsible Authorities
- Central Coalfield Limited (CCL), Forest Department
- Precautionary Measures
- Avoid roaming at night, no photos/videos of elephants