Assam's Golaghat Faces Worsening Human-Elephant Conflict: 10 Dead, Villages Devastated

• Wild elephants from Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary have devastated several villages in Assam's Golaghat district, causing panic among residents.
• The conflict has resulted in 10 human deaths and 5 elephant deaths, with over 80 houses and 50 acres of fields damaged this year.
• Golaghat DFO Mukut Chandra Das noted this year's destruction is worse, particularly in Marangi Mauza, emphasizing the need for habitat conservation and public awareness.
• Shrinking forests, urbanization, and encroachment on elephant corridors linked to Kaziranga National Park are driving elephants into human settlements.
• Measures like fences, watchtowers, and rapid response teams are in place, but experts stress reviving corridors and prioritizing wildlife for a permanent solution.

Why It Matters: Golaghat's human-elephant conflict is escalating due to habitat loss, causing deaths and widespread damage.