Bear kills 2, injures two others in Chhattisgarh’s Surajpur

A police official said the bear, who was hiding in bushes nearby, attacked the four men late on Saturday.

Published on: Feb 17, 2020, 14:35:55 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Two cattle grazers were killed and two others injured after they were attacked by a bear in Odgi forest range of Surajpur district in Chhattisgarh on Saturday, police said on Sunday.

The forest department has provided immediate financial assistance of Rs 25,000 to the family members of dead men. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

“Four persons from Dharseri village had gone to graze cattle in a jungle patch nearby when the incident took place,” Ram Sai Paikra, a police official said.

Paikra said the bear, who was hiding in bushes nearby, attacked the four men late on Saturday. Villagers rushed to their rescue after they heard their screams but could not save them.

The forest department has provided immediate financial assistance of Rs 25,000 to the family members of dead men.

In 2016, two villagers were killed and five others, including three policemen, sustained injuries when a bear attacked them in Baikunthpur forest range in tribal-dominated Koriya district of the state.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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