Perspectives on ideas and the wild
The winter air hanging over Kapla Beel (wetland) was bitterly cold. It was well past midnight, and the surrounding villages were fast asleep. Along the dark embankment of the massive wetland, a small team of forest staff moved like shadows, their flashlights cutting thin beams through the heavy mist. Suddenly they noticed nylon nets stretched …
For the forest guards of Uchila Camp, the night was never a time for sleep. It was a time for listening to the snap of a heavy branch or the low, throat-tightening rumble of a six-ton visitor. For months, the camp had been a flashpoint. The staff, dedicated to protecting the wild, were exhausted by …
An urgent news, a quick mobilization and it began the way most wildlife emergencies in Assam do. The injured elephant that we had been monitoring for few days had wandered out into the nearby village and was spotted near a stream at Panbari, with a huge swollen feet. The team arrived with tranquilizer ready, dart …
Though I am not fond of attending weddings, I was excited about attending Amit’s. It was more than just a wedding reception.It would have been sort of a college reunion; a rendezvous with my past. But call of duty especially if it involves investigating the death of an elephant, will always steal the top priority …
It's been about a month since I have joined as a forest officer at Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve. The experience so far has been unique and surreal. Sharing with you few glimpses from my field work.