Voting was briefly interrupted at Jitusol Primary School in Jhargram on Thursday after a wild elephant wandered into the vicinity of the polling station. The incident occurred during the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, causing temporary panic among voters standing in queue. Forest department officials and rapid response teams, already stationed in the region due to its status as a high-risk elephant corridor, arrived promptly to steer the animal back into the forest. Security personnel ensured voters remained inside the building during the operation. No injuries or property damage were reported, and polling resumed shortly after the area was declared safe. Assembly Elections 2026: Voting Begins for Single-Phase in Tamil Nadu, First Phase in West Bengal.

Elephant Entry Near Jhargram Polling Station Sparks Brief Panic

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