‘Rogue jumbo outpacing us, not afraid of crackers and torches’: On the wild trail of a killer elephant that shows no fear

A rogue elephant, distinguished by a single tusk, has caused widespread terror in West Singhbhum, killing 20 people since January 1. Efforts to tranquilize the animal were tragically interrupted when a forest guard, Sukhlal Behera, was fatally attacked. The elephant has since retreated into Odisha, with authorities now focused on preventing its return.

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Jan 18, 2026 - 17:04
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‘Rogue jumbo outpacing us, not afraid of crackers and torches’: On the wild trail of a killer elephant that shows no fear
A rogue elephant, distinguished by a single tusk, has caused widespread terror in West Singhbhum, killing 20 people since January 1. Efforts to tranquilize the animal were tragically interrupted when a forest guard, Sukhlal Behera, was fatally attacked. The elephant has since retreated into Odisha, with authorities now focused on preventing its return.

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