In a tragic incident, a bike rider lost his life after suffering a rhino attack in Assam’s Pobitora, sources said on Sunday.

The deceased has been identified as Saddam Hussain, a resident of Sonapur’s Kosutoli area. Sources said that Saddam was traveling from Mayong to Chamata when the rhino unexpectedly charged at him from the roadside.

The incident reportedly occurred in Pobitora’s Hadugor area.

However, till the filing of this report, no forest department officials have arrived at the scene to recover the body. The situation escalated as the community expressed their anger over the lack of response from authorities.

This incident highlights the ongoing conflicts between human and wildlife in the region and the urgent need for improved safety measures to protect both residents and wildlife.