Assam: Wild elephants trample two people to death in Nagaon

Guwahati: At least two people were killed in Assam on Tuesday when a herd of wild elephants trampled them to death.

The incident occurred at Kaliabor in Nagaon district.

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The victims were identified as Biren Lohar and Sama Munda.

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The elephants had strayed out of the wilderness and were trampling paddy fields, causing losses to farmers.

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When a group of locals tried to chase away the elephants, the elephants became enraged and attacked the people.

The increasing conflict is a major concern for the locals.