16 people trampled to death in Jharkhand by elephant in 12 days

An elephant has reportedly killed 16 people in 12 days in multiple districts of Jharkhand, including Hazaribagh, Ramgarh and Ranchi. Notably, four casualties were reported from a single block in Ranchi district. "Villagers are gathering near the elephant...In a bid to stop them, Section 144 Cr PC has been imposed by Ranchi administration in Itki block," an official said.