Gorumara National Park #Official

03/03/2026

11/02/2026

During the ongoing Madhyamik/Uccha-Madhyamik examinations, in the backdrop of human-wildlife conflict prevention and mitigation, Forest personnel, in close coordination with Jalpaiguri District Administration and Jalpaiguri District Police, have helped hundreds of candidates across the Jalpaiguri Forest District.

A large fleet of vehicles and heavy deployments of armed Forest staff have helped transport our examinees to the examination centres on time and safely.

Enclosed is a video documenting glimpses from the operation.

26/01/2026

Republic Day celebrations were held at Bichabhanga Forest Village ground, near Lataguri. The event comprised of a ceremonial parade, folk dance, football tournament and lunch. It saw huge participation from Forest staff, our Joint Forest Management Committee (JFMC) members and residents of Forest Villages, fringe forest villages.

A Forest platoon also participated in the Jalpaiguri District level celebrations, accompanied by a tableau showcasing the rich natural and wildlife heritage of our District.

23/01/2026

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12/01/2026

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti

01/01/2026

Gorumara Wildlife Division and our affiliated Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMCs) wishing everyone a very Happy New Year 2026 🙏

& WBF — Stronger Together

16/12/2025

A ‘Jaldapara-Gorumara Wildlife Crime Prevention Coordination Meeting’ was held at Madarihat. The event saw participation by Officers of both Divisions, envisaged building of espirit de corps, and deliberated upon pre-emptive and proactive law enforcement, together with strategies for intelligence sharing and cooperation.

28/11/2025

🙏 Durga Puja celebrations earlier at our Bichabhanga Forest Village, Gorumara South Range, Lataguri
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26/10/2025

Human-wildlife conflict mitigation operation to ensure public safety vis-a-vis wild elephant straying
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Date: 25/10/2025
Location: Uttar Khagrabari–Petkati area, Maynaguri Block, Jalpaiguri

Early morning during dawn, a single wild elephant was reported straying in the densely populated Uttar Khagrabari–Petkati area under Moynaguri Block. The situation was closely monitored with utmost priority given to public safety and continuous vigilance and tracking of the movement of the lone Makhna elephant.

Armed Forest field teams were sent in from multiple Squads and Ranges, supported by Police personnel and District Administration. The Maynaguri main road was temporarily closed and vehicular traffic diverted. Railway authorities were notified due to the close proximity of railway tracks.

Prohibitory orders u/s 163, BNSS, was requisitioned for, and subsequently declared by the District Administration. Chemical immobilisation/tranquilisation teams were readied and kept on standby in situ.

A cordon was set up and the perimeter around the populated area was secured. Extraordinary cooperation was received from the local residents who were in synergy with the advisories received from the authorities.

The operation carried on through the day, during which time the wild elephant charged at Forest personnel, wherein the lives of two of our men were narrowly saved (video/photo footage enclosed).

At around 1815 hrs the elephant moved towards the Jhaldhaka River, passing through Vatir Danga, Khatur Bari, and Charer Bari. To ensure its safe passage and prevent any untoward incident, Forest field teams were deployed at Charer Bari and adjoining areas till the early morning of 26/10/2025.

Going beyond the call of duty, at great peril to their personal safety, our personnel ensured that the situation was resolved peacefully, without any human casualties or injuries.

20/10/2025

17/10/2025

Human-Wildlife Conflict protection operation in flood affected areas (including Tondu-Bamandanga) across Jalpaiguri Forest District by Gorumara Wildlife Division and Jalpaiguri Forest Division:

No of uniformed Forest force (including armed) permanently deployed^ : 100-120

No of local residents temporarily engaged^ : 100-150

No of patrolling vehicles (with armed protection teams) deployed : 20 nos

No of large wildlife searchlights distributed : 500 nos

No of households protected : 2000-2500 nos

_(^on rotation)_