Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Feral Buffalo Herd Threatens Rani Chapori Farmers
In a place called Rani Chapori in Assam, India, there is a big problem with a herd of 22 buffaloes.
These buffaloes used to be domestic but became wild after being washed away by floods.
For the past two years, they have been scaring farmers and destroying their crops like brinjal, cabbage, and pumpkin.
The farmers are very worried and have been trying to protect their farms by building fences and trenches.
The government has been trying to catch the buffaloes, but it's very hard because the buffaloes hide in the jungle during the day.
The owners of the buffaloes have also come forward to claim them.
Experts say these buffaloes can be dangerous and might spread diseases.
A herd of 22 feral buffaloes has been terrorizing farmers in Rani Chapori char, Kamrup (M) district for the past two years.
Farmers have reported significant damage to crops such as brinjal, cabbage, pumpkin, bottle gourd, and lady's finger.
Preventive measures include fencing, trenches, and barbed-wire fencing, but not all farmers can afford these.
The Forest Department has attempted to drive away the herd multiple times but faces challenges due to the buffaloes' elusive nature and the area being a no-flying zone.
Owners of the buffaloes have submitted applications claiming ownership, and the authorities are processing these claims.
- Who
- Farmers in Rani Chapori char, Kamrup (M) district
- What
- A herd of 22 feral buffaloes is terrorizing farmers and damaging crops
- When
- The problem has been ongoing for 2 years, with recent escalation in 2024
- Where
- Rani Chapori char, Kamrup (M) district, Assam
- Why
- The buffaloes, originally domestic, were washed away during floods and turned feral, posing a threat to farmers and their crops
- Location
- Rani Chapori char, Kamrup (M) district
- Number of Buffaloes
- 22, including calves
- Duration of Problem
- 2 years
- Damaged Crops
- Brinjal, cabbage, pumpkin, bottle gourd, lady's finger
- Preventive Measures
- Fencing, trenches, and barbed-wire fencing
- Ownership Claims
- Owners submitted applications to DFO on November 11, 2025
- Health Risks
- Foot-and-mouth disease and other infections