The Jharkhand government has declared what an official of the state government described as an "elephant emergency" after a wild elephant went on a deadly rampage in West Singhbhum district. 

Forest officials said a rogue male single-tusked elephant, which became extremely aggressive after being separated from its herd, has killed at least 22 people in less than a fortnight so far and is covering nearly 30 kilometers a day.

The forest department has deployed over 100 personnel to track and capture the animal. They have tried tranquilising it thrice, but to no avail.

Since the beginning of January, 22 people have been killed by the animal, including an eight-month-old baby and a wildlife expert called in to contain it. Authorities have announced compensation for their families.

Terrifying footage of an attack shows dozens of locals running for their lives as the animal rushes towards them.

One man can be seen colliding with the elephant before being sent crashing to the ground.

The majority of attacks have taken place at night, with the elephant entering small villages and tearing through forests.

The region has been put on high alert, and residents living in the Chaibasa district have been warned to stay away from forests and not go out at night.