Nepal, Nov. 12 -- Security has been tightened in the border area after wild elephants began entering Nepal through Prasad Gauda in Mechinagar Municipality-4.

Chief District Officer Shravan Kumar Pokharel said security measures had been stepped up since Wednesday to drive the elephants back into India. The elephants have been crossing into Nepal from the Indian side, damaging houses and feeding on ripening paddy crops.

To prevent further incursions and minimise damage, personnel from the Armed Police Force's Bahundangi Border Outpost, Nepal Police, forest guards from the Division Forest Office and Rapid Response Teams have been mobilised. Local organisations and farmers are also involved in the effort.

Security personnel, forest offici...