Biker chased and mauled to death by wild rhino in India's Assam - Video
One-horned Indian rhinos
A biker was found dead in Morigaon district of the northeastern state of Assam on Sunday (Sep 30) after a wild rhino attacked him near thePobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.
The victim, identified as Saddam Hussain (40), a resident ofKamrup district, was travelling on his motorcycle when the rhino, which had ventured out of the wildlife sanctuary, started chasing him.
A video clip that has since gone viral on social media showsHussain getting down from his bike and running into the open field as the animal starts chasing him. Passersby tried to save the man and followed the rhino but found him lying motionless.
Police said that the person was declared dead by the doctors on arrival. “Since the movement of rhinos is common in that area, it is possible that he was attacked by the wild creature. We are investigating the matter,” a police officer said.
"The rhino came out of the wildlife sanctuary. We are investigating the incident," a forest official was quoted as saying by news wire agencyANI.
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Locals attempted to turn away the rhino from the man but their efforts proved futile. Hussain's dead body was later found in the field with his head smashed.
“Since the movement of rhinos is common in that area, it is possible that he was attacked by the wild creature. We are investigating the matter,” a police officer said.
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Rhino population in Assam
The population of one-horned rhinos has seen an uptick in Assam. From a population of 600 in the 1960s, the number has increased to over 3,000 by 2024, according to data released by the Assam government on World Rhino Day.
“Rhinos are synonymous with the identity of Assam. They are our pride and the crown jewel of our biodiversity. Ever since we assumed office, we have taken various initiatives to protect the prized species, expand its habitat and ensure its safety,” Sarma wrote on X last week.
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve is home to 80 per centof the country's rhino population, whilePobitora Wildlife Sanctuary accounts for three per cent.
(With inputs from agencies)