Assam Marks Tiger Day Amid Conservation Gains, Rising Conflict

On International Tiger Day, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam now has the world’s third-highest tiger density due to expanded reserves and anti-encroachment efforts. Forest Minister Patowary highlighted success through anti-poaching, habitat restoration, and community involvement. However, tiger deaths and human-animal conflict—like recent killings in Golaghat and Biswanath—pose growing challenges.