Wild Elephant Death Sparks Concerns Over Safety Measures

A wild elephant was found dead in the Bandpara Forest Range, Rajpara Muhipara, raising alarms among locals and conservationists. Initial reports suggest electrocution as the cause, though a detailed post-mortem is underway.

Residents blame inadequate security and fencing, urging the Forest Department to improve measures to prevent similar tragedies.

Last month, another elephant died in Digboi’s Margherita West Range, allegedly due to deliberate electrocution to protect crops. Villagers criticized forest guards for negligence, demanding stricter accountability and proactive wildlife protection.