Elephants wreck homes in South West Garo Hills

Shillong: A wild elephant tore through two homes in Dakupara, South West Garo Hills, during the early hours of August 21, 2026. The rampage began around 3 am. The animal leveled a kitchen owned by Remol Hajong, the wife of Nepalgre Hajong. Two adults lived inside the structure at the time. Nobody died.

A second property belonging to Sonutibala Hajong, the wife of Gopal Hajong, also suffered severe damage. The structure served as both a home and a storehouse. Gram Sevak Rajesh Koch arrived on the scene at 8 am to inspect the destruction. The District Disaster Management Authority is now reviewing the site to provide relief assistance. Officials say the agency is taking "necessary steps to provide relief assistance to the affected families as per applicable provisions."

District administrators issued a stern warning following the wreck. They told residents in vulnerable areas to stay alert. Locals must report elephant sightings to the authorities immediately.