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The onlookers said that a wild rhino suddenly came out of the forest and attacked the biker after he crossed a bridge near the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary..
A 40-year-old biker from Assams Kamrup district was found dead on Sunday morning after a wild rhino allegedly attacked him near the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.e)..
According to the locals, the incident happened at Pobitoras Hadugor area at around 10am..
According to the officials, the deceased was identified as Saddam Hussain, a resident of Sonapurs Kosutoli area and according to his family members, he was traveling to Chamata area from Mayong on his two-wheeler vehicle..
Locals said that this incident highlights the man-animal conflictin the area and appealed to the state government to take appropriate measures to bring a balance..
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