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Around 40 Elephants Near CCL Mines Spark Panic in Ramgarh, Jharkhand
✍️ economictimes.com
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 12:46 PM
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A herd of about 40 elephants was sighted near Central Coalfields Limited's mining area in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, prompting authorities to step up vigilance.
Ramgarh district in Jharkhand reported the presence of a large herd of roughly 40 elephants near the mining operations of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL). The unexpected congregation of the animals caused alarm among nearby residents and workers, leading to a temporary disruption of routine activities in the vicinity.
Local police and the forest department responded by increasing patrols around the mine perimeter and issuing advisories for people to avoid the area until the herd moves on. Officials also coordinated with wildlife experts to monitor the elephants' movement and ensure their safe passage without harm to either the animals or the community.
Authorities emphasized that the heightened vigilance is a precautionary measure and that no injuries or property damage have been reported so far. The situation remains under close watch as the herd is expected to move away from the mining zone in the coming hours.
The incident underscores the challenges of human‑wildlife coexistence in regions where industrial activities intersect with natural habitats, prompting calls for improved mitigation strategies.
Local police and the forest department responded by increasing patrols around the mine perimeter and issuing advisories for people to avoid the area until the herd moves on. Officials also coordinated with wildlife experts to monitor the elephants' movement and ensure their safe passage without harm to either the animals or the community.
Authorities emphasized that the heightened vigilance is a precautionary measure and that no injuries or property damage have been reported so far. The situation remains under close watch as the herd is expected to move away from the mining zone in the coming hours.
The incident underscores the challenges of human‑wildlife coexistence in regions where industrial activities intersect with natural habitats, prompting calls for improved mitigation strategies.