A protest by villagers in Chamoli district’s Pokhari development block continued for the sixth day as residents demanded that the Forest Department install cages and capture a bear moving through affected areas.
The demonstrators are sitting at the Pokhari tehsil complex. They say the bear has been entering populated areas and cattle sheds, where it has killed livestock. The incidents have caused financial losses for villagers and increased fear among residents, who say they are reluctant to leave their homes because of the animal’s movement.
Villagers seek immediate forest action
Fande Lal, a resident of Kandi village in Rudraprayag district who joined the protest, attributed the growing presence of wild animals to government negligence. He said wildlife attacks were causing losses to villagers’ lives and property and urged the government to take steps to protect residents.
The protesters have said they will continue the sit-in until the Forest Department installs cages in the affected areas and begins efforts to capture the bear. They are also seeking a permanent solution to the problem.
Conclusion
The sixth-day protest will continue until the Forest Department takes action to place cages in affected areas and capture the bear, according to the participating villagers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where is the protest taking place?
The protest is taking place at the Pokhari tehsil complex in Chamoli district.
Q. How long has the protest continued?
The villagers’ sit-in continued for the sixth day.
Q. What are the villagers demanding?
They want the Forest Department to install cages in affected areas and capture the bear.
Q. What damage do villagers report?
Villagers say the bear has entered cattle sheds and killed livestock, causing financial losses.
Q. Why are residents afraid?
They say the bear is reaching populated areas, making people afraid to leave their homes.
Q. Who spoke during the protest?
Fande Lal, a resident of Kandi village in Rudraprayag district, spoke during the protest.
