Assam: Wild elephants from Manas National Park wreak havoc in Chirang village

Wild elephants coming out from Manas National Park in search of food caused significant destruction in Aujarguri, Bijni, on Saturday, June 15 night, affecting tremendously two agricultural families.

The elephants demolished the PMAY residence of Bimal Musahari, a local resident, and caused extensive damages to the fields and agricultural products. They destroyed nearly 500 kgs of paddy, seven areca nut trees, and four bighas of jackfruit.

In another part of the village, Shaon Brahma faced losses with the destruction of 30 betel nut trees by the elephants. The incident highlights the ongoing human-wildlife conflict in the region.

Earlier, one person lost his life in a wild elephant attack in Jagiroad, Assam. The incident occurred at South Dharamtul of Jagiroad under the Morigaon district of Assam.

The victim has been identified as Teron from Mohkhali village. According to villagers, the wild elephant attacked Teron on the verandah of his house, focusing on the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters in these areas.

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