Jorhat: An on-duty forest home guard was killed and another staff injured in a rhino attack at the Kohora Range of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve on Sunday.
The mishap took place around 12 noon at Bordoloni Camp when a rhino suddenly charged towards the home guard, identified as Sahabuddin. He sustain
ed critical injuries and succumbed to the wounds while being rushed to Kohora Hospital.
Ramen Bora, another staff member present at the scene, was also injured in the attack. Initially treated at Kohora Hospital, he was later referred to Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH) for advanced care.
Forest officials said teams have been deployed in the area to monitor the movement of the animal and prevent further such incidents.
Kaziranga, home to the world’s largest population of the one-horned rhinoceros, has seen sporadic attacks involving frontline forest personnel in the past. In February 2024, a forest guard and a home guard were critically injured in a similar rhino attack within the park premises.