Officials send straying elephant safely back to forest in Belagavi - The HinduPublished - April 20, 2026 09:56 pm IST - BelagaviOfficials have managed to send a wild elephant that had strayed into town back to the forests in Khanapur of Belagavi district.Panic spread among residents of Shivaji Nagar and surrounding areas when the wild elephant was found moving around in the sugarcane fields and the backyards of some houses on Saturday.Published - April 20, 2026 09:56 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }