Assam: Forest guard killed in wild buffalo attack at Bhuyapara range of Manas National Park

A forest guard of the Manas National Park died on October 15 in a wild buffalo attack inside the protected area.

The incident occurred near the Bhuyapara forest range of the Manas National Park in BTR (Bodoland Territorial Area), when a group of patrolling forest guards were returning to their homes after completing their duties.

"We are regularly doing our duty, patrolling the area. Like other days, today while returing from our respective duties, a group of wild buffaloes attacked us while we were passing by the river. I blank fired to stop the buffaloes from advancing but saw one of my mates fall down. I and my team once again fire three more rounds but then the wild buffalos attacked one of our mates while few others got injured. I fired further, but then one person had been killed in the attack. Now waiting near the dead body", said one of the forest guards who was present at the site at the time of the incident.

The deceased guard has been identified as Robin Basumatary. Two other forest guards identified as Hitesh Medhi and Krishna Boro were injured in the incident who are currently undergoing treatment at the Salbari Model hospital.

The deceased Robin Basumatary was working in the Makhibaha camp in Bhuyapara. The incident took place near the Makhibaha river during casual patrolling on Sunday.

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