Ranchi, Nov 17 (IANS) Human-elephant conflict is intensifying across Jharkhand, with five people killed in elephant attacks over the past week and two elephants found dead under mysterious circumstances.

In the latest incident, a herd of around 15 elephants entered Kharkanda village in the Jageshwar OP area of Bokaro district around 11 p.m. on Sunday and went on a rampage for several hours.

The herd trampled 45-year-old Sanjho Devi to death and vandalised 25-30 houses. A car and a tempo parked outside a home were also damaged, and the stored food was eaten.

Villagers said the attack was so sudden and severe that many residents climbed onto rooftops to save their lives.

A forest department team reached the spot after receiving information, but by then the herd had caused significant dam

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