New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has expressed serious concern over the deaths of eight elephants in Assam after a collision with the Rajdhani Express, highlighting the escalating human-animal conflict in the state.

He added that a lack of foresight and accountability has made such tragedies increasingly frequent.

"The death of eight elephants after a collision with the Rajdhani Express in Assam is deeply concerning and underscores the growing challenge of human-animal conflict in the state. Such incidents point to the rapid loss and fragmentation of natural habitats in recent years. Unplanned and poorly regulated development under the present government has led to shrinking forest cover and the disruption of traditional m...