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Assam Priest Faces Notice
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🗓 12 Aug 2026, 09:35 PM
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A priest in Assam is facing a notice from the Forest Department for feeding wild elephants by hand. The incident has raised concerns about safety and wildlife conservation.
The Forest Department in Assam has issued a notice to a priest for feeding wild elephants by hand. This action has sparked a debate about the safety of both humans and animals in the region. The priest's intentions may have been to help the elephants, but the Forest Department is concerned about the potential risks involved. Feeding wild animals can disrupt their natural behavior and lead to unintended consequences. The department is taking steps to ensure that such incidents do not happen in the future.