KHATIMA NEWS
Almora
Residents of Saural in Salt, Almora, reported seeing a leopard on Wednesday morning, prompting concern across the area. The Forest Department advised people to avoid travelling alone, move in groups, maintain adequate lighting and report further leopard activity promptly to help prevent human-wildlife conflict.
Chamoli
Repeated bear sightings around Bamiyala, Kafoli and Nolapani in Chamoli’s Narayanbagar block have raised safety concerns among residents. Villagers say women’s daily work and children’s security are being affected, while crops have also been damaged. After a delegation submitted a memorandum, forest officials sent a team and provided firecrackers to help drive the animals away.
Almora
A tiger was seen about 200 metres from Heeraram’s home in Saural village, Almora, on Tuesday morning. Unable to call for help, he ran towards a neighbour after the animal appeared to approach him. Forest officials later inspected the area and advised residents to travel in groups and remain vigilant.
