India, Oct. 13 -- The death of a golden langur (Trachypithecus geei) on August 7 in the periphery of the Kakoijana Reserve Forest in the Bongaigaon district of Assam, has reignited concerns over the increasing risks to the primate species across the region.

The langur died when it came into contact with a sagging live wire in the Katuripara village near Kakoijana. Although residents had raised alarms over the threats posed by the exposed electric wires, no steps had been taken by the concerned departments to address the issue. Locals have called for immediate insulation of exposed electric wires in the area and reiterated their demand for legal protection of Kakoijana as a Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS). In December 2024, there had been anothe...