An elephant damaged about 2 bighas of paddy in Pili Padav in Haridwar’s Lalढांग area, adding to farmers’ concerns over repeated movement into the local residential zone.
Baljeet Kamal and Jeevanand Bahuguna reported the crop damage on Wednesday night. Farmers said the elephant has been entering the inhabited area every day for the past 10 days.
The repeated visits have also made it difficult for farmers to guard their fields. Residents have asked the Forest Range Officer of Shyampur Range to increase patrolling and prevent the elephant from reaching cultivated land.
Forest staff report ongoing patrols
Subhash Chandra, the section officer at Pili Padav out, said patrols were being conducted to stop the elephant from entering the residential area. The patrols are intended to reduce the animal’s movement near homes and agricultural fields.
Officials also said that when an elephant damages crops in a farmer’s field, a report is prepared and forwarded for compensation. The available information does not specify the amount sought or the stage of any compensation claim connected with the latest damage.
The incident has affected both the paddy crop and farmers’ ability to protect their fields. Continued elephant movement in the area remains the immediate concern for residents and forest staff.
Conclusion
An elephant has damaged about 2 bighas of paddy in Pili Padav after entering the area repeatedly for 10 days. Forest staff say patrols are continuing, while crop-loss reports are sent for compensation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the elephant damage the crop?
The damage was reported in Pili Padav in the Lalढांग area of Haridwar.
Q. How much paddy was affected?
About 2 bighas of paddy were damaged.
Q. How long has the elephant been entering the area?
Farmers said the elephant has been entering the residential area for the past 10 days.
Q. What have farmers requested?
They have asked the Forest Range Officer of Shyampur Range to arrange patrolling to keep the elephant away from their fields.
Q. What action have forest officials reported?
Pili Padav section officer Subhash Chandra said patrols were being conducted to prevent the elephant from entering the residential area.
