Mon, Oct 9: In a tragic incident, two villagers from Kenchensu, located in the Tobu area of Mon District, Nagaland, tragically lost their lives after a series of wild boar attacks, leaving the community in mourning.
The incident began on October 1, 2024, when 32-year-old Angba, along with two other villagers, was attacked by a wild boar while heading to their fields. Angba sustained severe injuries to his upper leg and was immediately taken to Mon District Hospital for treatment, but his condition remained critical.
Following the attack, the Kenchensu Village Students’ Union (KVSU) and the village council encouraged the villagers to inspect the location of the attack on October 2. According to Wanei, president of KVSU, the villagers, despite recognizing the threat, visited the site unarmed, as they are committed to preserving wildlife.
Tragedy struck again during this visit when Aknyu, a village Gaon Burah (GB) and Angba’s relative, was fatally attacked by the same wild boar. On the same day, Angba succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, deepening the sorrow in the community. Both men were laid to rest on October 3, with villagers coming together to support the grieving families.
In response to the attacks, the villagers sought permission from the District Administration, Konyak Students’ Union, Konyak Union, and other authorities to address the wild boar threat. The authorities acknowledged the danger and allowed for appropriate action if human lives were endangered.
Under India’s Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Section 39 permits the culling of wild animals that pose a risk to human safety, with approval from the Chief Wildlife Warden.
On October 7, the villagers organized a hunt, tracking down and killing the wild boar responsible for the attacks. The boar, reportedly about 6 feet in length, was brought back to the village, and a viral video showed the grieving families expressing their frustration over the boar’s carcass.
Courtesy: MT