June 6th 2024.
In the small village of Binajhari in Keonjhar district, there was a sudden sense of fear and unease as news spread about a recent tragedy. A wild bear had attacked and killed a man named Chaitanya Naik, who was 58 years old and a resident of the village. The incident occurred as Chaitanya ventured out to a nearby pond in the early hours of Wednesday morning. It was a routine trip for him, as he often went to the pond in the Atei reserve forest to relieve himself. But this time, things took a tragic turn.
When Chaitanya did not return home, the villagers grew worried and went to search for him. To their horror, they found him lying in a pool of blood, some distance away from the road. The Forest personnel were immediately informed and they rushed to the spot to investigate. The police also arrived and sent Chaitanya's body to the Ghatagaon Community Health Center for a post-mortem examination.
According to the villagers, Chaitanya was attacked and fatally wounded by a wild bear while he was on his way to the pond from Tikarpada Sahi at 4 am. The bear had attacked him, causing severe injuries to his head and chest. Sadly, Chaitanya did not survive and died on the spot due to excessive bleeding. The Forest and police officials concluded that the evidence pointed towards a bear attack as the cause of Chaitanya's death. It was clear that he had put up a fight to defend himself, but unfortunately, it was not enough to save him.
The Additional Conservator of Forests in charge of the Ghatgaon range, Pravat Kuanr, revealed that Chaitanya did not have any family members to be compensated after his death. He also added that the bear often ventured out of the Atei reserve forest to the nearby village in search of ripe mangoes to eat. As a precaution, the public was warned through the use of a public address system to remain vigilant, especially during the early morning and evening hours. People were advised to stay indoors during these times to avoid any potential encounters with the wild bear.
The tragic death of Chaitanya serves as a reminder of the dangers that can come with living so close to nature. The villagers mourned the loss of their fellow resident and were left shaken by the incident. The Forest and police officials continued their investigation into the matter, while also taking necessary precautions to prevent any similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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