Assam: Wild Elephants Destroy Crops in Several Bighas of Land
Sentinel Assam
September 8, 2023
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The people of a part of the West Karbi Anglong district of the state are
living in constant fear for their lives as wild elephants have wreaked
havoc in the locality. The incident of conflict between the humans and the
wild elephants took place in the Matihola village of the Kheroni region of
the West Karbi Anglong district of the state. It has been mentioned that a
group of wild elephants coming out of the forest area attacked the
villagers.
The animals destroyed several houses in the locality. They also destroyed
several bighas of sugarcane and rice cultivation. The local people
mentioned that the animals often venture out of the forest area in search
of food and cause massive destruction in the region. They also blamed the
forest department for their inability to control the situation. Previously
also similar incidents were noticed in different parts of the state.
Another tragic incident unfolded in the Subankhata area, bringing to the
forefront the persistent issue of human-animal conflict. Reports emerged
when two individuals ventured into a field and were confronted by a wild
elephant. This encounter turned fatal as one person, identified as Haren
Boro, lost his life to the relentless assault by the elephant. Meanwhile,
another individual, Kalpajyoti Das, made a desperate attempt to save
himself by leaping into a nearby river when the colossal animal chased him
down. Tragically, this daring escape led to his demise.
The aftermath of this heart-wrenching incident saw the swift response of
the forest department officials and local police. They hastened to the
scene to recover the lifeless bodies of the victims, underscoring the grim
reality of the ongoing conflict between humans and wildlife in Assam. The
recurring encounters between humans and elephants in Assam emphasize the
urgent need for comprehensive strategies to mitigate this alarming issue.
The human-animal conflict poses a significant threat not only to the safety
and well-being of local communities but also to the conservation of
wildlife.
https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/assam-wild-elephants-destroy-crops-in-several-bighas-of-land-666092
Assam: Wild Elephants Destroy Crops in Several Bighas of Land
Sentinel Assam
September 8, 2023
See link
<https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/assam-wild-elephants-destroy-crops-in-several-bighas-of-land-666092>
for photo.
The people of a part of the West Karbi Anglong district of the state are
living in constant fear for their lives as wild elephants have wreaked
havoc in the locality. The incident of conflict between the humans and the
wild elephants took place in the Matihola village of the Kheroni region of
the West Karbi Anglong district of the state. It has been mentioned that a
group of wild elephants coming out of the forest area attacked the
villagers.
The animals destroyed several houses in the locality. They also destroyed
several bighas of sugarcane and rice cultivation. The local people
mentioned that the animals often venture out of the forest area in search
of food and cause massive destruction in the region. They also blamed the
forest department for their inability to control the situation. Previously
also similar incidents were noticed in different parts of the state.
Another tragic incident unfolded in the Subankhata area, bringing to the
forefront the persistent issue of human-animal conflict. Reports emerged
when two individuals ventured into a field and were confronted by a wild
elephant. This encounter turned fatal as one person, identified as Haren
Boro, lost his life to the relentless assault by the elephant. Meanwhile,
another individual, Kalpajyoti Das, made a desperate attempt to save
himself by leaping into a nearby river when the colossal animal chased him
down. Tragically, this daring escape led to his demise.
The aftermath of this heart-wrenching incident saw the swift response of
the forest department officials and local police. They hastened to the
scene to recover the lifeless bodies of the victims, underscoring the grim
reality of the ongoing conflict between humans and wildlife in Assam. The
recurring encounters between humans and elephants in Assam emphasize the
urgent need for comprehensive strategies to mitigate this alarming issue.
The human-animal conflict poses a significant threat not only to the safety
and well-being of local communities but also to the conservation of
wildlife.
https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/assam-wild-elephants-destroy-crops-in-several-bighas-of-land-666092
