Assam officials relocate stray feral horses after Dibrugarh sightings

Guwahati: Forest Department teams rounded up a group of feral horses wandering the streets of Dibrugarh on Monday. No owners came forward to claim the animals. Officials moved the herd to Sisu Chapori to keep them safe and prevent traffic accidents. These horses likely moved into town after floods hit Dhemaji and local sand bars.

Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah confirmed the operation on X. He stated: "Acting promptly on reports of feral horses roaming through Dibrugarh town, our Forest Department safely rescued them to prevent any mishap. Despite efforts, so far no owner could be traced."

The animals now graze at Sisu Chapori. This new habitat provides plenty of fodder and security. Residents reported seeing the horses roaming the city for several days before the rescue. Local man Arnab Sharma noted that the horses lack owners and fled their homes because of rising water. Historians believe these feral horses descend from stock left behind during World War II. They typically live in the grasslands of Dibru-Saikhowa National Park.