KHATIMA NEWS
Pauri
Villagers blocked the Pauri-Srinagar National Highway near Khandah after Beena Devi was killed by a leopard while cutting grass near Amdar Tarauli village. Tensions rose when police attempted to clear the road, leading to heated pushing and shoving. Residents say repeated leopard sightings have made forest visits and daily movement increasingly frightening.
Kotdwar
An elephant herd damaged 3 residential buildings, a solar streetlight and 2 mango trees at Haldoon Tok in Jaurasi Talli village, Kotdwar. Villagers have sought compensation, stronger forest patrols and faster construction of barriers and solar fencing after the incident created fear in the area.
Pauri
A bear attacked 54-year-old Kuldeep Singh while he was returning from work near Kanda village in Pauri Garhwal. Singh suffered serious injuries and is receiving treatment at Hans Hospital in Satpuli. The Forest Department has provided ₹30,000 in immediate assistance and said another ₹70,000 will follow.
