Forest Officer's Prompt Action Averts Major Accident! Herd of Elephants Saved on Bagdogra-Naksalbari Railway

**Siliguri: Thanks to the timely alert and swift action of a forest officer, a herd of elephants was saved from a major accident. As the herd approached the railway track on the Bagdogra-Naksalbari route, there was a risk of an accident with an oncoming train. However, it has been reported that the elephants were safely moved due to the forest officer's promptness.**

According to sources, the incident occurred on the Bagdogra-Naksalbari railway line. At that time, the Sikkim Mahananda Express was approaching. The presence of the herd near the railway line raised fears of a serious accident.

Understanding the seriousness of the situation, forest officer Akash Kereketa of the Kurseong forest division took swift action. Thanks to his timely alertness and promptness, the herd was safely moved away. As a result, a potentially major accident was averted.

There are often fears of accidents related to elephant movements on railway tracks. Especially during train operations, the presence of elephants near the railway line can create dangerous situations. In such circumstances, the quick monitoring and precautionary measures by forest officers are extremely important.

In this case, the timely initiative of Akash Kereketa has brought relief as the herd was safely moved away. This incident highlights how crucial the prompt actions of the forest department staff are in protecting wildlife and preventing potential accidents on railway tracks.

However, specific details regarding the time of the incident, the number of elephants involved, and whether there was any impact on train operations are still not known.