A video from Sindhudurg district has surfaced showing locals disturbing a wild elephant, identified as ‘Omkar’, by bursting firecrackers in its vicinity. The elephant, known to frequently roam the forested regions of Dodamarg, Banda, and Sawantwadi, appeared visibly agitated in the footage.

Wildlife enthusiasts have expressed concern over the incident, warning that such behaviour could cause severe distress to the animal and heighten the chances of human–elephant conflict in the region.