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A 29-member elephant herd has been moving through the Karanjia range in Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, entering villages, damaging crops, and creating panic among residents of more than 20 villages. The herd, which crossed the Deonadi river through Saharapada block, has camped in the forest near Badadeuli village.
Villagers have alleged that the elephants broke the fence of a house and destroyed a large quantity of paddy crop and a threshing floor. Traffic on the Karanjia-Chadei Bhol road was brought to a halt for some time due to the presence of the herd on Sunday.
The herd entered the Karanjia area on Saturday, spreading fear...