Digboi, July 2 -- Fresh movement of wild elephants into residential areas of Assam's Digboi in the early hours of Wednesday has raised concerns over human-elephant conflict in the region.

According to reports, a herd of wild elephants believed to have come from the Upper Dihing Reserved Forest entered Gorufatek in the Muliabari area around 4 a.m. and later moved through nearby localities including Seuj Project area, Durgabari and Bapapung.

The elephants damaged banana plantations, sugarcane crops and other vegetation in residential areas.

After daybreak, the herd was seen moving along roads in the Muliabari area, causing concern among residents, morning walkers, commuters and school-going children. Many residents stayed indoors until t...