Forest department watchman Aan Singh Rawat was injured when a large tree branch fell on his head while he was checking a report of suspected illegal oak cutting in the Bhawali Sanatorium area of Nainital district on Tuesday.
The 55-year-old, who is from Danya in Almora, suffered serious injuries to his ear and temple. He lost a substantial amount of blood after the branch struck him, according to the report.
How the injury occurred
Rawat was on duty at the Sanatorium checkwhen local people informed him about an oak tree allegedly being cut by unidentified people nearby. He went to the location with fellow worker Gopal Chandra Pant.
The tree was found partly cut. When Rawat approached it and held vines wrapped around the tree, a large branch broke from above and fell on his head. The impact badly tore his ear and caused bleeding.
His fellow worker and local residents took him to B.D. Pandey Hospital. Doctors performed surgery and stitched the injury to his ear. He remains admitted for treatment.
Forest department response
Forest Range Officer Vijay Melkani said the department had not received an official complaint about illegal tree cutting. He said local people may have reached the spot and informed the forest worker directly.
Melkani said Rawat is receiving treatment at B.D. Pandey Hospital. If necessary, the injured worker will be sent to a higher centre for further examination and treatment.
The reported tree cutting and the circumstances at the site remain separate from the injury investigation. The available information does not identify the people who may have cut the oak tree, and no official complaint had been recorded when the incident was reported.
Conclusion
Aan Singh Rawat was injured while responding to local information about a partly cut oak tree near Bhawali Sanatorium. He has undergone surgery at B.D. Pandey Hospital and remains under treatment, with a possible referral if doctors consider it necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who was injured in the incident?
Aan Singh Rawat, a 55-year-old forest department watchman from Danya in Almora, was injured.
Q. Where did the incident occur?
It occurred in the Bhawali Sanatorium area near the Sanatorium checkin Nainital district.
Q. Why had Rawat gone to the site?
He went to check information from local people about suspected illegal cutting of an oak tree.
Q. What injuries did he suffer?
A falling branch seriously injured his ear and temple and caused heavy bleeding.
Q. Where is Rawat being treated?
He is admitted to B.D. Pandey Hospital, where doctors performed surgery and stitched his ear injury.
Q. Could he be moved to another hospital?
Forest Range Officer Vijay Melkani said he may be sent to a higher centre if further examination and treatment are required.
