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Assam's Monkey Menace, Human-Elephant Conflict Trigger SOP To Handle Them
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Assam has implemented a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to address rising human-wildlife conflicts. This follows a record-breaking year in 2025 that saw 138 human deaths and numerous elephant fatalities due to accidents.
2025 recorded the highest annual human death count, with 138 lives lost, while electrocution and train accidents remained among the leading causes of elephant deaths.
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