Guwahati: Three individuals lost their lives in a tragic elephant attack in Assam’s Sonitpur district early Saturday morning.
As per reports, the incident was reported around 4 AM, a wild elephant strayed into Dhirai Majuli village from nearby Dhekiajuli forest and trampled three people to death on the spot. One person was also injured.
Forest department officials and police were alerted by local residents and rushed to the scene.
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Forest guards Kuleshwar Boro and Biren Rabha were among the three killed. The deceased forest officials were posted under the Amribari range.
The Sonitpur police are currently monitoring the elephant’s movements to ensure public safety.
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