Man Harasses Wild Elephant in West Bengal: Viral Video Shows Tail Pulling and Stone Throwing Sparks Nationwide Outrage

Oct 15, 2025 04:38 pm CST

A viral video from West Bengal shows a man pulling a wild elephant's tail and throwing stones at a herd, triggering widespread outrage across social media. The incident highlights growing human-wildlife conflicts as forest habitats shrink, with experts warning such harassment violates India's Wildlife Protection Act and poses dangers to both animals and humans.