Assam Biker Chased And Mauled To Death By Rhino Near Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary — Caught On Camera

The biker has been identified as Saddam Hussain. He was riding his two-wheeler on a road near the sanctuary when the rhino, which had wandered out of the forest, approached him.

A biker was mauled to death by a rhino near the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in the Morigaon district of Assam on Sunday. The biker has been identified as Saddam Hussain, a resident of the Kamrup Metropolitan district. He was riding his two-wheeler on a road near the sanctuary when the rhino, which had wandered out of the forest, approached him.

In a video of the incident, Hussain is seen quickly dismounting his bike and running into an open field as the rhino chases him. Locals can be heard shouting in an attempt to scare off the animal, but all their efforts went in vain. Later, Hussain was found with his head smashed in the field.

"The rhino came out of the wildlife sanctuary. We are investigating the incident," a forest official said, the news agency ANI reported.

One-Horned Rhinos In Assam

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, located near Guwahati, is known for having the highest density of one-horned rhinos in India. Recent government data released on World Rhino Day showed the rhino population has surged by approximately 170%, from 1,500 to over 4,014 since the 1980s.

Assam has long been a leader in rhino conservation in India, a role it has upheld for over a century through the dedication of its forest staff and the support of local communities. 

The state’s unwavering commitment to protecting the iconic greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) has become a symbol of pride and resilience. By prioritising rhino conservation, Assam remains a global leader in wildlife protection.

As much as 70% of the world's population of this Asian one-horned rhino species is found in Kaziranga.