Numaligarh, Assam: A wild elephant, bearing visible injuries, has been spotted wandering through human settlements in the Morongi Mouza area, sparking concerns among locals. The animal, which has been seen limping through rice fields since nightfall, has caused significant damage to crops.
Despite the elephant’s clear distress, reports suggest that no veterinary care has been administered, and the forest department has yet to intervene. Local residents fear that the animal’s condition may deteriorate further without immediate medical attention.
This incident is part of an ongoing trend of human-elephant conflict in the region. A herd of elephants, including the injured one, has been frequently venturing into human settlements, causing widespread fear and destruction.
In a separate incident, residents of Assam’s Bihguri region took to the streets on Thursday night to protest against the increasing frequency of elephant incursions and the perceived apathy of forest officials. Frustrated by the lack of action, they blocked National Highway 15 for two hours, demanding immediate solutions to mitigate the growing human-wildlife conflict.
The recent spate of incidents highlights the urgent need for effective strategies to address the escalating human-elephant conflict in Assam. Locals are calling for increased vigilance, timely intervention, and proactive measures to protect both human lives and wildlife.
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