Forest guard dies in accidental fire

Update: 2010-09-15 00:00 GMT

GUWAHATI, Oct 25 - A forest guard of Jorhat range was killed last night due to "accidental firing" from his gun while chasing a wild herd of elephants.

The incident took place at a remote area on the outskirts of Jorhat under Nimati beat of the Forest department.

The guard has been identified as Hemanta Tamuly (52). Jorhat DFO has ordered a probe.

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