Watch: Wild elephant's visit to Haridwar District Collectorate causes stir

A wild tusker ventured out of the forest and entered into the residential area of Haridwar on Wednesday, causing a stir in the city. The elephant later reached the District Collectorate premises of Haridwar. After entering the premises, the pachyderm was seen passing through the District Magistrate's office. It proceeded to the main gate of the court and entered the Court complex. 

Visuals showed the animal taking a stroll across the Collectorate Campus. At times, unassuming people were seen running helter-skelter on the sight the elephant. It was seen walking amid parked cars and two-wheelers in the campus, without minding them. The video also showed the forest department using crackers to chase the elephant back to the forest.

A large number of people rushed to catch a glimpse of the wild animal.

On information, the Forest Department team reached the court complex and chased the elephant towards the forest. Forest Range Officer Shailendra Negi said, "we received the information about the elephant coming near the Consumer Court. A team was sent to the spot. After some time, the elephant returned back to the forest"