Assam: Elephant attack leaves women seriously injured in Samaguri

Assam: Elephant attack leaves women seriously injured in Samaguri

In yet another instance of man-elephant conflict in Assam, a woman in Samaguri has been seriously injured after she was attacked by a marauding jumbo.

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Assam: Elephant attack leaves women seriously injured in Samaguri

In yet another instance of man-elephant conflict in Assam, a woman in Samaguri has been seriously injured after she was attacked by a marauding jumbo. 

The incident happened today at Gondhali Amguri where a woman was attacked by a wild elephant leaving her seriously injured. The injured women, identified as Mani Ekka, has been admitted at a local hospital where her condition is stated to be criical. 

Meanwhile, forest department officials reached the spot of the incident and are taking stock of the situation. 

Man-elephant conflict has been a long-going problem with several incidents being reported roudn the year from different parts of Assam. On February 2, a youth died in Digboi after being attacked by a wild elephant. 

Incidents of man-elephant conflict are becoming common as jumbos often venture out of forest areas into human habitat in search of food.  

Edited By: Joydeep Hazarika
Published On: Feb 05, 2024
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