A wild elephant ventured into a heavily populated area of Ulikkal in Kannur district of Kerala, triggering panic across the town on October 11.
Local residents said the elephant entered the area in the dead of the night and has since stationed itself at the rear of a market near Ulikkal town. The situation presents a big challenge as the animal is almost 10 km from the forest boundary. Forest department officials have been mobilised to the scene.
Authorities said immediate measures were being taken to ensure the safety of the local populace. The residents are calling for tranquilisation or prompt relocation of the wild elephant back to the forests.
