52 lose lives to wild animals in 15 years in Jhapa
25 Apr 2024
JHAPA: Human-wildlife conflict has continued in Jhapa district with 52 human deaths in the fight in a span of 15 years, according to available data.
The deceased were 47 Nepali people and five Indian national. But, authorities concerned are least concerned.
Repeated calls to them to resolve the problem has been unheard so far, complained local people.
The issue has been taken up in the Provincial Assembly of Province 1 as well.
The Provincial Assembly member Ekraj Karki said residents of Jhapa had been the destruction caused by wild animals.
In most cases, a herd of wild elephants straying fro...
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