Jharkhand, (FNO): A young man was killed after being trampled by a wild elephant in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district, officials said on [day/date]. The incident occurred when the elephant strayed into a human settlement/forest fringe area, triggering panic among locals.

Forest department teams rushed to the spot after receiving information and have launched efforts to track the movement of the elephant and prevent further human-animal conflict. Authorities are also advising residents to remain indoors and avoid forest routes, especially during night hours.

Officials said compensation procedures for the victim’s family are being initiated as per government norms, while steps are being taken to strengthen early-warning systems and awareness in elephant corridor regions.