Tezpur, June 4, 2025 (Wednesday): The wild buffalo that terrorized the streets of Tezpur for several days, claiming two lives and injuring four others, has been found dead in a swamp near the Polofield area on Wednesday. The buffalo’s rampage on June 2 resulted in two fatalities and left four people injured, forcing residents to remain indoors and avoid certain areas of the town. The animal had been spotted on CCTV cameras throughout the city, but efforts to capture it had been unsuccessful until now.
The dead buffalo was discovered after local residents reported a strong foul smell coming from the swamp area, prompting authorities to investigate. Upon inspection, officials confirmed that the deceased animal was the same buffalo that had been roaming freely through Tezpur’s streets since June 2, causing widespread panic among the local population.
Following the discovery of the carcass, rescue operations were immediately launched to retrieve the animal’s body from the swamp. The end of this crisis has brought relief to Tezpur residents who had been living in fear for days. However, the incident has also sparked important discussions about wildlife management and safety protocols in the area.
Local residents are now calling for improved wildlife monitoring systems and better preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future. The tragedy has highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by communities living near wildlife habitats and the need for comprehensive human-wildlife conflict management strategies.
Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the buffalo’s death and review existing protocols for handling such wildlife emergencies.
This is a developing story, and more details about the operation are awaited.
