Village headman killed in elephant attack in Garo Hills

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Tura, May 31: A village headman was fatally attacked by an elephant in the Gasuapara region of South Garo Hills on Saturday morning.

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The victim, Ethinat G Momin of Kondok village, near Gasuapara border town, was travelling to fetch his daughter from a school hostel. Around 8:30 AM, while riding his motorcycle on NH-61, he encountered an elephant on the road that attacked him, resulting in his death.

The victim’s family is demanding compensation of fifty lakh rupees or government employment for his wife.

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Locals from the area say they have been seeking the establishment of a wildlife beat office or camp in the area in view of frequent elephant movements, once again highlighting human-wildlife conflicts that continue to plague the region.

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