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Guwahati: Rising human-elephant conflicts in Assam’s Tinsukia district have forced a fresh push for safety measures. Legislators Rupesh Gowala and Bolin Chetia met Thursday at the Tea City Guest House in Doomdooma to review strategies for the Doomdooma Forest Division. They intend to protect crops, property, and local wildlife.
"Detailed discussions were held on the plans to be undertaken for reducing the risk of human-wildlife conflict under the Doomdooma Forest Division," Gowala said. Officials focused on preventing further incidents within the Doomdooma constituency.
The Assam Forest Department blames the violence on a growing population and shrinking habitats. The 2024 Assam Elephant Population Estimation counted 167 elephants across areas like Burhidihing, Kakojan, Tokouwani, and Kukuramara. Many elephants now roam outside traditional forest boundaries.
Recent months show the danger. An elephant died by electrocution in July 2026 after hitting an illegal fence near Duarmara Reserve Forest, leading to an arrest. Shortly after, a wild elephant killed 56-year-old Chanju Urang at Na Bormura Miripathar Dhola within the Saikhowa Range.
The department now targets habitat management and community involvement. Leaders want to secure movement corridors while keeping human residents safe. They view these steps as the only way to manage the mounting pressure on the region.
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