Assam: Biker dies after allegedly being attacked by wild Rhino
The 37-year-old victim identified as Saddam Hussain, a resident of the Kamrup Metropolitan district, was traveling on his two-wheeler............
GUWAHATI- A biker was chased and fatally attacked by a wild rhino that had strayed out of the Assam’s Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary on Sunday.
The 37-year-old victim identified as Saddam Hussain, a resident of the Kamrup Metropolitan district, was traveling on his two-wheeler when the large animal charged at him, leading to his untimely death.
The horrifying incident was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media. The footage shows Hussain dismounting his bike in a desperate attempt to flee from the fast-approaching rhino.
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He can be seen running into an open field as the rhino, capable of running at speeds of up to 55 kilometers per hour, chased him. Despite the efforts of locals who shouted in an attempt to scare the animal away, the rhino continued its pursuit.
Tragically, Hussain was found in the field with fatal injuries, including severe trauma to his head, inflicted by the massive rhino, which can weigh up to 2,800 kilograms.
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Speaking to the media, a forest official confirmed the tragic event. “The rhino came out of the wildlife sanctuary. We are investigating the incident,” the official told ANI, adding that further details would emerge after a complete investigation.
The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the outskirts of Guwahati, is not only famous for housing one-horned rhinos but also for contributing to the resurgence of the species in India.
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According to recent data released on World Rhino Day, the population of one-horned Asian rhinos in India has nearly tripled over the last four decades. What was once a population of around 1,500 rhinos has now surged to over 4,000.
The tragic death of Saddam Hussain has once again highlighted the dangers posed by human encroachment into wildlife habitats and the challenges of ensuring both animal conservation and human safety.
As forest officials continue their investigation, efforts to manage the boundary areas around wildlife sanctuaries will likely come under greater scrutiny to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
