Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Elephant Herd Prompts Alert Near Two Jharkhand Villages
A group of elephants came close to two villages in Jharkhand.
The herd had about 25 elephants.
Officials asked people in Birnibeda and Belgar to stay away from them.
Villagers were given torches and lights to help watch the elephants safely.
Forest officials and police are trying to move the herd away.
Officers are also tracking where the elephants go.
Another group of about 40 elephants was seen near coal mines in a different Jharkhand district.
Officials increased vigilance there to help prevent people and elephants from coming into conflict.
A herd of 25 elephants arrived near Birnibeda and Belgar villages in Simdega district on Sunday.
The Forest department asked residents to stay alert and keep a safe distance from the elephants.
Officials provided villagers with torches and lights to help maintain vigilance and deter the herd.
The Forest department and police are working to drive the elephants away from the area.
Separately, around 40 elephants were reported near Central Coalfields Limited mines in Ramgarh district.
- Who
- The Forest department, police, villagers, and a herd of 25 elephants are involved.
- What
- An alert was issued after the elephant herd moved near Birnibeda and Belgar villages.
- When
- The herd arrived on Sunday, and the alert was reported on Monday, September 21.
- Where
- Near Birnibeda and Belgar villages under Simdega police station limits in Jharkhand’s Simdega district.
- Why
- Officials wanted residents to maintain a safe distance and help prevent human-animal conflict.
- Elephant herd size
- 25 elephants near the two Simdega villages
- Villages affected
- Birnibeda and Belgar
- Official response
- The Forest department issued an alert and supplied torches and lights
- Safety advice
- Residents were asked to remain vigilant and keep a safe distance
- Authorities involved
- The Forest department and police
- Additional incident
- Around 40 elephants were reported near Central Coalfields Limited mines in Ramgarh district