Tragic: Rare Golden Langoor Electrocuted in Assam’s Bongaigaon, Baby Mourns Death of Mom
First Published: 11th December, 2024 11:50 IST
The incident emphasises the urgent need for safeguarding their habitats and addressing human-induced threats.
In a heart-wrenching incident, a rare golden langur was electrocuted near the Kakoijana Reserved Forest in Assam’s Bongaigaon district. The endangered species came in contact with an electric transformer, leading to its death.
The lifeless body of the female langur lay on the ground, while her shell-shocked baby mourned beside her. Members of the herd also gathered near the site, appearing visibly distressed by the tragedy.
Moved by the incident, local villagers covered the deceased langur’s body with a cloth, adorned it with flowers, and offered prayers for its soul.
Golden langurs, listed as endangered, are a rare and majestic species found in limited regions. The incident emphasises the urgent need for safeguarding their habitats and addressing human-induced threats, such as electrocution, to ensure their survival.
Also read: Interstate Bike-Theft Racket Busted, 6 Arrested in Meghalaya
Also Watch:
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Manipur CM Calls on Armed Forces Veterans to Help Resolve Ethnic Crisis in State
14th January 2025
Live Arunachal Pradesh Trade Union Federation Reiterates 7-Point Demands for Workers’ Rights and Welfare
14th January 2025
Live New Political Alliance Brewing? Former Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling Meets West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
14th January 2025
Live Manipur CM Once Again Urges People to Forgive, Forget, and Embrace a New Beginning
14th January 2025
WE RECOMMEND
22-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Guwahati, 4th Suicide In 2 Weeks
Guwahati police is yet to ascertain the reason behind the tragic death.
14th January 2025
Noted Assam Singer Rajib Sadia Collapses on Stage While Performing, Dies Minutes Later at Hospital
Rajib's father said that the singer had issues with low blood pressure but had not expressed any serious health concerns recently.
13th January 2025
Kokrajhar Man Trapped in Assam’s Umrangsu Coal Mine for Five Days Laid to Rest Amid Tears
The arrival of the body plunged the entire household and community into deep sorrow, with tears streaming from the eyes of loved ones.
13th January 2025
Sikkim’s Four Climbers Shine at 25th Northeast Zonal Sports Climbing Championship
The team’s success was attributed to the guidance of Coach Bikash Rawat and Team Manager Wangyal Bhutia, took place from 9th to 12th Jan
13th January 2025
Assam’s Devajit Saikia Elected as BCCI Secretary
Saikia assumes the role previously held by Jay Shah, who stepped down to take over as Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on December 1.
12th January 2025