Elephant Menace Plagues Ichagarh, Villagers Demand Action The Town Post September 28, 2024 See link <https://townpost.in/2024/09/28/elephant-menace-plagues-ichagarh-villagers-demand-action/> for photo. CHANDIL – Villagers from Ichagarh, plagued by persistent elephant attacks, sought urgent assistance from the forest department on Saturday. Ankur Singh, nephew of former Ichagarh MLA Arvind Singh, led the delegation to the forest ranger’s office in Chandil. The group submitted a memorandum demanding swift action to address the elephant menace. Moreover, they requested the formation of a dedicated team to tackle the issue in affected areas. Villagers also sought appropriate compensation for those impacted by the elephant raids. Meanwhile, over half a dozen villages in Ichagarh constituency have been affected by the ongoing elephant incursions. Ankur Singh distributed more than two dozen torches among the affected villagers as a preventive measure. He warned of potential protests if the forest department fails to take positive steps. "We’ll block the National Highway and stage a sit-in at the ranger’s office if our demands are ignored," Singh stated. Farmers expressed concern over their crops being trampled by herds of elephants. On the other hand, villagers criticized the current MLA for not addressing their plight. Prabhat Gorai, a local resident, highlighted the ineffectiveness of the forest department’s response. Furthermore, he mentioned that even when teams arrive, they lack necessary equipment like firecrackers to deter elephants. The affected villages include Kalyanpur, Kashidih, Hare Sindurpur, Tilaitand, Anda, and Hutung in Nimdih block. Chaitan Gorai, deputy chief of Heaven panchayat, emphasized the ongoing struggle with elephants over the past 3-4 years. https://townpost.in/2024/09/28/elephant-menace-plagues-ichagarh-villagers-demand-action/