Villagers Torch Forest Office After Fatal Elephant Attack in West Karbi Anglong

A wild elephant killed a villager in West Karbi Anglong’s Baithalangso area on Monday, sparking violent protests. Enraged locals torched the Chekso Hills Forest Range Office, blaming government inaction over rising human-elephant conflicts. No injuries were reported in the arson. The incident highlights growing tensions in Assam’s conflict-prone forest zones. Investigations are ongoing.