Two people were killed in a wild elephant attack at Khairani in #Assam’s #Tamulpur on December 30 night, highlighting the growing risks faced by forest staff and residents in human–#elephant #conflict zones. One of the victims, Sanju Islary, was a forest employee with the Kumarikata #Forest Division. Officials said he was on duty and part of an effort to drive a herd of elephants away from human habitation when he was attacked and killed. | IndiaToday NE