A surprising visitor roamed Bahadrabad village near Haridwar, Uttarakhand; on April 8, 2025, an elephant casually grabbed a sack of flour from a roadside shop and ate it.
The video captures a tusker picking up a bag, stepping onto the road, and munching it before heading back into the forest. Since being shared online, it has gone viral on social media, delighting many viewers.
Video: Elephant Strolls Through Haridwar Market, Steals Flour And Runs Away https://t.co/aTbA5pXCZx pic.twitter.com/l1Roh4PwKN
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 9, 2025Haridwar’s proximity to forests and the Rajaji Tiger Reserve often attracts wildlife into town in search of food. This elephant, nicknamed “Gajraj” in the video, left without causing any harm, but its daring snack run highlights a growing trend.
Elephants wandering into urban areas near Haridwar isn’t new. Past reports note them entering residential zones, sometimes causing damage. With forests close by, such visits underscore the overlap between wildlife and human spaces, sparking both awe and concern online.
