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Keonjhar: People of Chemana and Saraspasi villages near Patna forest range in the district have been in a state of panic since Thursday evening as a herd of wild elephants caused extensive damage to the standing vegetable and paddy crops in the area.
The villagers, who had experienced a sleepless night due to such menace, urged the forest officials to take immediate steps to drive the animals away from the villages.
Sources said, a herd of 23 wild elephants have come from Pahadabhanga area of Mayurbhanj district after crossing the Baitarani River apparently in search of food.
The wild animals were last seen moving in eucalyptus forest near these villages today.
Meanwhile, the forest officials informed that efforts are being made to drive away the elephants into the jungle.
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