A 55-year-old man was seriously injured when a bear attacked him near Malla village in Uttarkashi district’s Bhatwari block on Monday morning. Jagbir Singh Rawat is receiving treatment at District Hospital Uttarkashi after being referred from a local health centre.
Rawat was heading towards his shelter at around 6:30 AM AM when the animal suddenly appeared along the route and attacked him. Villagers intervened after the incident and took him to the Primary Health Centre in Bhatwari for immediate medical care.
Doctors at the Bhatwari facility provided initial treatment. They then referred Rawat to the district hospital after assessing the severity of his injuries. He remains under treatment there.
Bear movement near homes raises concern
Residents said bears have been spotted several times in and around Malla village. The animal movement close to inhabited areas had already caused concern among local people, and Monday’s attack has intensified those fears.
The incident has also renewed concerns about safety for villagers travelling through areas near their homes and shelters, particularly during the morning. details of any further attacks or injuries is not yet available.
Villagers seek forest-department action
Following the attack, residents asked the Forest Department to increase patrolling and monitoring around the village and nearby areas. They said stronger surveillance could help reduce the risk of similar incidents.
The immediate confirmed development is Rawat’s hospitalisation after treatment at Bhatwari. No information has been provided about the bear’s capture or any official action beyond the villagers’ request for increased vigilance.
Conclusion
Jagbir Singh Rawat is being treated at District Hospital Uttarkashi after a bear attack near Malla village. Residents are urging the Forest Department to strengthen patrols and monitoring in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the bear attack take place?
The attack occurred near Malla village in the Bhatwari block of Uttarkashi district.
Q. Who was injured in the incident?
Jagbir Singh Rawat, aged 55, was seriously injured.
Q. When did the attack happen?
The attack took place on Monday morning at around 6:30 AM AM.
Q. Where was Rawat first taken for treatment?
Villagers took him to the Primary Health Centre in Bhatwari.
Q. Where is Rawat receiving treatment now?
He was referred to and admitted at District Hospital Uttarkashi.
Q. What have local residents requested?
Residents have asked the Forest Department to increase patrolling and monitoring around Malla village and nearby areas.
