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Rampaging Elephant Kills 22 in Eastern India Attack

1/20/2026

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A wild bull elephant in eastern India killed nearly two dozen people and injured 15.
The elephant, believed to be in musth, attacked on New Year’s Day in Jharkhand, killing a man.
It continued its assault, killing five more people from the same family.
Local residents have climbed trees and slept on rooftops to avoid the animal.
Over 300 forest personnel attempted to tranquilize the elephant, which remains elusive.

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Story summary

A wild bull elephant in eastern India killed nearly two dozen people and injured 15.
The elephant, believed to be in musth, attacked on New Year’s Day in Jharkhand, killing a man.
It continued its assault, killing five more people from the same family.
Local residents have climbed trees and slept on rooftops to avoid the animal.
Over 300 forest personnel attempted to tranquilize the elephant, which remains elusive.