Two Great Mynas Killed by Traffic on Assam Highway

Guwahati: Two Great Mynas died on September 30 along NH-37 in the Tinsukia district of Assam. Forest officials found the birds within the Saikhowa Forest Range of the Doomdooma Forest Division. One bird lay crushed in the middle of the road near Bill Gaon Pathar, surrounded by blood. A second Myna turned up dead just a few metres away on the shoulder of the highway.

Nature enthusiast Shravan Tanti examined the scene. He noted that the first bird clearly suffered a vehicle strike. The cause of the second death remains unclear and requires a formal check. Tanti called for immediate action from the Doomdooma Forest Division and Saikhowa Forest Range. He wants these groups to work with the Pollution Control Board and traffic police to secure the Dangori-Dhola Gaon stretch.

"The death of birds on the highway is a matter of serious concern. Reckless driving and vehicular pollution are among the factors that need attention," Tanti said. He added that the area serves as a transit point for kingfishers, hawks, parrots, and Lesser Adjutants. The vegetation near the road draws these birds in, putting them directly in the path of fast traffic.

Conservationists are pushing for a plan to save wildlife. They want regular monitoring of roadkill, stricter speed limits, and better management of the roadside habitat. These groups demand better coordination between government agencies to stop the killing of wildlife along busy roads.