Mayurbhanj, July 20 -- The problem of wild elephants entering villages and causing destruction is growing day by day in the Karanjia forest area in Odisha. Residents are living in constant fear as these incidents have become more frequent.

On the night of July 19, a wild elephant broke into the house of Niranjan Mahanta in Talaberi village under the Ghagarbeda section of Karanjia forest range. The elephant pushed open the main door of the house and entered. Once inside, it ate stored paddy and rice and damaged household items and furniture.

The family members were inside the house at the time of the attack. They had a very narrow escape. Luckily, no one was injured in the incident. The family members managed to stay safe but were left t...