Wild elephants roaming on the Kaptai-Rangamati road causing local panic

A herd of wild elephants wandered onto the Kaptai-Rangamati road in the Agarbagan area on August 14, 2026, causing panic and halting traffic for several hours. Forest officials and an emergency response team intervened to clear the elephants, and authorities have issued a travel warning for the road after sunset due to continued risks.