An elephant was injured after being hit by a train on the Chittagong-Cox's Bazar railway near the Elephant Overpass near Chunti Sanctuary in Lohagara.

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The incident took place on Sunday (October 13) around 9:30 pm near the Elephant Overpass near the office of Chunti Forest Range Officer.

Chunati wildlife and sanctuary range officer. Mahmud Hossain confirmed the truth of the matter and said that the tourist train leaving Cox's Bazar hit the elephant when it came to the side of the elephant overpass. The elephant was injured in two places, including the ear, and the right leg was sprained. Perhaps the elephant was trying to cross the railway. A general diary has been made in this regard at a police station in Lohagara.

Aziznagar Sanctuary Bonbit official Rezaul Karim said, Dr. Dullahazara Safari Park doctor. Hatem Sajjad, Md. The elephant is being treated under the supervision of Zulkar Naeem.

Local people said that the elephant was seen walking since afternoon.