Khurda: A herd of elephants entered Goda village under Begunia block of Khurda district late last night and went on a rampage destroying houses and crops.
Reportedly, the jumbo herd strayed into human settlements and destroyed houses and standing crops in the locality. With no other options left, the locals immediately alerted the forest personal about the matter.
On receiving information, the forest personnel reached the spot and launch an operation to drive away the wild pachyderms.
While an atmosphere of panic has set in the nearby villages, locals are spending sleepless nights to keep themselves and their farmlands safe from the marauding elephants.