Golden Langurs at Risk: Assam’s Saralpara Turns “Death Corridor” Amid Road Expansion and Tourism

Added: 2026-06-03

[00:00:00]A shocking reminder of the growing human wildlife conflict. Ria Golding Languz are reportedly being killed by speeding vehicles near Shikna Jono National Park in Kokrachar. The popular Saral Parara picnic spot has increasingly become a death corridor for wildlife due to reckless driving, lack of conservation awareness and alleged inaction by the authorities. Environmentalists are demanding urgent measures such as speed restrictions, wildlife protection campaigns, and stricter enforcement against drunk driving to prevent further loss of endangered species.

[00:00:36]That uh there's a very nice uh new national park here in Kokra and everybody is requested to please drive safely for your life, for your own safety and also for the animals because there are lots of animals. There's a elephant corridor. There are golden langu. So enjoy with the your time with your family and also take care of yourself and the animals. So do not drive uh drink and drive please. That is like our request from the enforcement department, transport department also from the police. So do not drive and drink. Have a great time with your family and yeah that's it. That's the message.