Assam: Youth Fatally Attacked by Wild Elephants in Golaghat District

GUWAHATI: In a devastating incident that underscores the ongoing challenge of man-elephant conflict in Assam's Golaghat district, a young man lost his life after being attacked by a group of wild elephants. The incident unfolded on Friday night at Rongbong, within the Golaghat Forest Division, leaving the local community in shock and distress.

The victim, identified as Babu Kurmi, met his untimely demise as he attempted to confront a herd of elephants that had been causing chaos and destruction in the Rongbong area. The young man's courageous but ill-fated decision to confront the rampaging elephants ended tragically, as the massive animals turned violent, resulting in his immediate demise.

Upon the arrival of forest officials and the police at the scene that fateful night, Babu Kurmi's lifeless body was swiftly transported to Golaghat Civil Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, emphasizing the pressing need to address the increasing incidents of human-elephant conflict in the region.

The people of Golaghat, particularly in places like Numaligarh and Morongi, have long grappled with this persistent issue. Wild elephants maraud agricultural fields during the night, leaving farmers distraught as their crops and livelihoods are ravaged. Sleepless nights have become a common ordeal for the local residents, who are now urgently seeking government intervention and measures to curb this menacing and often deadly threat posed by the wild jumbos.

Meanwhile, human-animal conflicts have been a major concern in several parts of the state. The recent conflicts have taken place in the West Karbi Anglong District of the state and citizens across multiple villages have been forced to spend sleepless nights because of the same. The local people mentioned that large herds of wild elephants come out from the forest areas into the inhabited localities and cause destruction to property. Apart from consuming the paddy crops which are now growing in the fields, individual animals often stay away from their herds and cause damage to homes and other property belonging to the rural public. 

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