Guwahati, Aug. 10 -- Two wild elephants caused significant damage in Halowagaon in Assam's Nagaon district on Saturday when they entered the village and destroyed a man's house, leaving the family without shelter.

The elephants had been roaming the area earlier in the day and returned at night, damaging the bamboo walls and scattering belongings.

"I heard the crash and thought it was thunder. By the time we came out with torches, the elephants had already brought the house down," recalled a neighbor.

This is not an isolated incident. Human-wildlife conflict, particularly involving elephants, has been increasing in Nagaon district in recent years.

Elephants often enter farmlands and villages, especially during the harvest season or flo...