Farmers in Pernem taluka, North Goa, are facing anxiety as a 10-year-old elephant named Omkar has returned after a brief absence, wreaking havoc on crops. Omkar has been foraging in cashew plantations and orchards in Mopa and nearby villages, raising concerns among farmers whose paddy fields are ready for harvesting. The elephant, which was first sighted in Goa in September 2022 after straying from its herd in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, has previously caused significant crop damage. A senior official from the forest department mentioned that a 25-member team is monitoring Omkar's movements, but they cannot use drones due to the proximity of Manohar International Airport, which is in a no-fly zone. Locals have reported that Omkar has been damaging vehicles while searching for food, as changes in plantation patterns have forced it to leave its natural habitat. Farmers are praying that Omkar does not enter their fields, fearing major financial losses if it does.