Wild elephant destroys paddy crop in Baharagora block The Avenue Mail March 20, 2025 See link <https://avenuemail.in/wild-elephant-destroys-paddy-crop-in-baharagora-block/> for photo. Jamshedpur: Farmers in Sonakada village of Manushmudia Panchayat, Baharagora block, suffered heavy losses after a wild elephant trampled their standing paddy crop late last night. Several farmers, including Chinmay Nayak, Dharmanand Nayak and Shambhu Nath Murmu, were affected. “The elephant entered our fields at night and destroyed a significant portion of our crops,” said Kalpana Nayak, an affected farmer. “We were already struggling with financial issues and now this loss has put our livelihood in danger.” The incident has created panic among villagers, who fear repeated attacks. They have urged the Forest Department and District Administration to provide immediate compensation. “Farmers should not suffer due to wildlife disturbances. The government must take steps to protect our crops and provide financial assistance,” said Jagdish Nayak, another farmer. Officials have assured the affected farmers that their losses will be assessed and appropriate compensation will be provided. https://avenuemail.in/wild-elephant-destroys-paddy-crop-in-baharagora-block/