Ailing Elephant Calf Dies In Assam Attack

According to a report reaching here on Tuesday, the incident took place when a herd of elephants descended from the Meghalaya side and entered the tribal-dominated Gobha area, about 70 km from Guwahati, on Friday night. Fearing destruction of their paddy fields, villagers came out of their houses with fireworks and shooed away the herd.

Unfortunately, a three-yearold female calf, which was already suffering from septicemia, could not flee along with the rest of the herd. The following day, residents found her in a low-lying area. They attacked the calf with sharp weapons, including spears, to chase her away. By the time forest officials and a veterinary team arrived at the spot, people had already fatally injured the calf. Read the full report here.

Source: Times News Network, Guwahati.