Guwahati, Jan 28: A 56-year-old man was killed in a rhino attack near Kaziranga National Park on Tuesday. The victim, identified as Bikram Lohar, was attacked by the animal while on his regular morning walk near National Highway 37 in the Haltikhuli-Haldibari area, close to the park.
Lohar suffered severe injuries from the attack and was rushed to Shaheed Kamala Miri Sub-Divisional Civil Hospital in Bokakhat. However, despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.
This incident raises concerns about the increasing human-wildlife conflict in the region. Just a month ago, a similar attack by a rhino resulted in the death of a 30-year-old man in the same area. Local residents are now urging authorities to take immediate action to prevent further tragedies.
Kaziranga National Park, known for its population of endangered one-horned rhinoceroses, has witnessed a rise in such encounters between wildlife and humans, prompting calls for enhanced safety measures for both locals and animals.
