A tragic series of human-elephant conflict incidents unfolded in Assam on May 30, resulting in the deaths of two villagers in Nagaon district and a pregnant wild elephant in Goalpara district. In Nagaon, two people, identified as Chahaj Uddin and Hanufa Khatun, lost their lives after a herd of wild elephants entered Kandapara and Ranglubasti villages under the Kampur Range Forest Office during the early hours of the morning. The elephants reportedly trampled the victims to death while moving through human settlements.
According to family members, Hanufa Khatun was dragged out of her house by an elephant before being fatally attacked. Residents said the herd created panic across several villages, damaging property and injuring a number of people throughout the night. Several villagers sustained serious injuries in the attacks and were provided medical treatment. Forest Department officials and local authorities have been monitoring the situation and assessing the extent of the damage caused by the elephant movement.
The incident has once again highlighted the growing concern over recurring human-elephant conflict in the region, leaving affected communities in shock and mourning. Meanwhile, in a separate incident in Goalpara district, a pregnant wild elephant died after being electrocuted in the Mornoi area. Officials said the elephant had entered a village from a nearby forest in search of food when it came into contact with a live electric wire on Wednesday night.
Forest Department personnel recovered the carcass and conducted a preliminary investigation. A post-mortem examination later confirmed that the elephant was pregnant. The animal and its unborn calf were subsequently buried in accordance with wildlife conservation protocols. Authorities are continuing their investigation and are expected to examine the source and condition of the electric line involved in the elephant’s death.
