Elephant Attacks Kill Three Across India, Highlighting Rising Human-Wildlife Conflict

Recent incidents of deadly encounters between humans and wild elephants have raised alarm across India. In Assam, a 62-year-old woman was trampled to death by an elephant that broke into her home, while another man was killed in a similar attack in Goalpara just days earlier. In Jharkhand, a farmer was killed by a herd of elephants as he attempted to escape after they destroyed his temporary dwelling. Additionally, an 8-year-old girl was tragically trampled by a tusker in Odisha, highlighting the ongoing threat of human-elephant conflict in rural areas. Local authorities are taking measures to address these conflicts as rising human populations encroach on elephant habitats, leading to increased encounters and fatalities. Activists and officials are urging communities to remain vigilant and implement safety measures to mitigate these dangerous interactions.