Two wild elephants died after being electrocuted near the Kharkhana Bill village, close to the border of West Karbi Anglong. This tragic incident occurred as the elephants were likely foraging for food from a nearby forest when they came into contact with live electrical wires.
Local villagers gathered at the scene to express their grief. One resident described the elephants’ deaths as heartbreaking and raised concerns about the increasing human-elephant conflict in the region.
A representative from the forest department arrived at the site to begin an investigation. Preliminary reports indicate that the elephants were killed due to exposed and poorly maintained electrical lines.
The shrinking forest areas and food scarcity often drive elephants into agricultural fields. This incident highlights the growing tensions between humans and elephants in Assam, drawing attention to the urgent need for better wildlife management and protection strategies.
