Assam Wild buffalo Assam Manas National Park
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Guwahati: A forest guard on patrolling duty inside the Manas National Park in Assam died after being attacked by a wild buffalo inside the protected area on Sunday night.

The incident took place near the Bhuyapara forest range of the Manas National Park in BTR (Bodoland Territorial Area).

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The buffalo attacked the forest guard when a group patrolling the area were returning home after completing their duties.

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As per a report, the deceased was identified as Robin Basumatary.

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Two other forest guards identified as Hitesh Medhi and Krishna Boro were also injured in the incident.

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Both the injured are undergoing treatment at the Salbari Model Hospital.

The deceased Robin Basumatary was posted at the Makhibaha camp in Bhuyapara. 

The forest department has launched a probe to trace what triggered the attack.

 

Sasanka Talukdar is Northeast Now Correspondent in Pathsala. He can be reached at: [email protected]