Assam's Monkey Menace, Human-Elephant Conflict Trigger SOP To Handle Them

In Assam, escalating human-elephant conflicts and monkey menaces have led to the highest annual death toll in 2025, with 138 people losing their lives. Leading causes of elephant deaths include electrocution and train accidents, highlighting severe wildlife and infrastructure issues. This surge has prompted the development of a standard operating procedure (SOP) to manage these conflicts, underscoring the urgent need for better human-animal coexistence strategies to prevent further tragedies. The situation reflects broader challenges in balancing development with wildlife conservation.