Guwahati, May 10 -- Geeta, the 48-year-old elephant who starred in Assam's "Awesome Assam" tourism campaign, died on Friday following a two-month battle with injuries sustained in a road accident.

While being transported from Kaziranga to Guwahati for medical attention, Geeta was struck by a speeding vehicle on National Highway 37 near Rangapara of Samaguri area in Nagaon district on March 8.

The elephant, owned by Dipen Kalita, was struck by a speeding vehicle on National Highway 37.

Local residents alerted forest officials, who, along with a specialized medical team from Reliance Foundation's Vantara, provided intensive care, including hydrotherapy.

Despite initial signs of improvement, Geeta passed away unexpectedly on Friday eveni...