Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Sunday that "Rhinos are our special friends" and that any interference with their personal space will not be accepted. Sarma posted a video of a rhinoceros crossing the road in front of a lorry in Haldibari on Twitter. Despite making numerous attempts to swerve and avoid hitting the animal, the driver nonetheless knocks to it. "The Rhino survived this tragic occurrence at Haldibari; the truck was stopped and fined. In the meantime, we're working on a unique 32-km elevated corridor as part of our commitment to saving the wildlife in Kaziranga," he added while posting the same.
