In a heartbreaking incident in Tirap district, a 46-year-old tea garden worker lost his life after a wild elephant attacked his home in Aghuripather, a village located between Namsang and Deomali. The incident, which highlights the escalating human-elephant conflict in Arunachal Pradesh, occurred late at night when the elephant broke into the residence of Dhiren Tati. According to eyewitnesses, the animal dragged Tati through a window while he was asleep and fatally trampled him, also causing significant damage to the house.
Forest officials from the Deomali range responded swiftly upon receiving the report the following morning. This marks the second such fatality in the area this month and the third within the past year, raising concerns about the increasing frequency of human-wildlife encounters in the region. Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant as efforts continue to address the growing challenge of human-elephant conflicts in Arunachal Pradesh.
The recurring incidents underscore the need for effective measures to mitigate such conflicts, protect local communities, and ensure the safety of both humans and wildlife. Forest officials are working to monitor elephant movements and implement strategies to prevent further tragedies.
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