A small town in India finds itself in a state of emergency as a rogue elephant unleashes chaos, resulting in 22 deaths in just ten days. What began as an average New Year has spiraled into a nightmare for the residents of Chaibasa in Jharkhand state, after the elephant’s terrifying rampage led to the deaths of families and left many others reeling in fear. Various villages have become battlegrounds, with terrified citizens advised to stay indoors, especially at night.
Experts have been called in for assistance, but attempts to safely capture the angry animal have ended in tragedy. One unfortunate expert lost his life during the intervention efforts, leaving authorities scrambling for solutions. The young bull, said to be in a hyper-aggressive hormonal phase, continues to roam free, combining the threat of wildlife with the panic of a town caught in the crossfire. As search teams race against time, the town waits, hoping for a swift end to this nightmare while grappling with the reality of an out-of-control elephant in their midst.
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