Woman Critically Injured in Elephant Attack Near Guwahati; Herd Damages Crops in Goalpara

Guwahati: A woman identified as Ratna Kakati sustained critical injuries after being attacked by a wild elephant at Udaypur under the Rani Forest Range on Monday morning, November 9. The incident occurred while she was walking with local youth Srikanth Boro, who narrowly escaped by taking shelter in a roadside culvert. Kakati was initially taken to Rani Community Health Centre before being shifted to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for treatment.

Meanwhile, a herd of nearly 40 wild elephants reportedly damaged paddy fields, vegetable gardens and residential properties across Bakaitari, Ratanpur, Nigam and Sidhabari villages in Goalpara district. The incidents have triggered panic among residents and raised concerns over increasing human-elephant conflict. Forest personnel are working with villagers to drive the elephants away from populated areas.