In an unsettling incident in northern India’s Uttarakhand, a tusker elephant roamed the, causing panic among students and local residents.

The incident took place in the Gurukul Kangri University campus of Haridwar district on November 8.

Visuals showed the tusker calmly wandering around the campus grounds. Witnesses watched anxiously as the massive animal ventured close to buildings, sparking widespread fear.According to reports, concerns are growing among locals, who question the forest department’s security measures as elephants continue to breach residential zones. With two recent sightings in the area, residents worry about the potential danger posed by the lack of containment measures, fearing a major incident could occur at any time. The forest department has advised residents to remain vigilant and to avoid any interaction with the animals.