Jumbo scare for residents of Belagavi locality

BELAGAVI: A wild elephant entered Vaibhav Nagar in the city on Thursday night, spreading fear among residents. The elephant is believed to have come through Bekkinakeri.

All through the night, the Forest Department and police personnel were on their toes to capture the elephant and shift it back into the forest.

The elephant is suspected to have come in search of water. It knocked down a water tank on the outskirts and since it was empty, the elephant may have wandered into the locality. Finally, on Friday morning, the elephant was driven towards the forest after much effort.