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Elephant Herd Moves Across Maharashtra-Telangana Border, Sparking Panic
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 09:37 PM
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A large herd of elephants crossed the Maharashtra-Telangana border, causing alarm among local residents and authorities.
On Thursday, a herd of elephants was seen moving across the Maharashtra-Telangana border near the Nanded district, prompting residents to flee their homes.
The animals, estimated to number over 30, were spotted heading towards the forested areas of the border region, raising concerns about potential human‑elephant conflict.
Local police and forest officials were dispatched to the site and have set up a temporary containment line to prevent the herd from entering populated areas.
Authorities have urged residents to stay away from the border and are monitoring the herd’s movements closely to ensure safety for both people and wildlife.
The animals, estimated to number over 30, were spotted heading towards the forested areas of the border region, raising concerns about potential human‑elephant conflict.
Local police and forest officials were dispatched to the site and have set up a temporary containment line to prevent the herd from entering populated areas.
Authorities have urged residents to stay away from the border and are monitoring the herd’s movements closely to ensure safety for both people and wildlife.