Uttarakhand: Woman Dies After Slipping While Fleeing Bear in Uttarkashi Forest

Uttarakhand: Woman dies after slipping while fleeing bear in Uttarkashi forest

Uttarkashi, Nov 7 (PTI) A 27-year-old woman died after falling from a hill while trying to escape a bear in a village here, officials said on Friday. According to Panchayat member Akash Negi, the incident occurred on Thursday when Ambika Aswal had gone to the forest with other women to collect grass. A bear hiding in the bushes suddenly appeared, prompting her to run. She slipped and fell down the hill, sustaining fatal injuries, Negi said. The …

Two people die from bear attacks in Uttarakhand in one week: Villagers demand action from forest department

Uttarkashi: Fear is growing in the villages of Uttarakhand after two people died in bear-related incidents within a week. Locals say the forest department is not doing enough to protect them, and they are demanding urgent action. The latest tragedy happened in Heena village in Uttarkashi, where Ambika (27), wife of Ankit Aswal, lost her life. She had gone to the forest with other women to collect grass, a daily chore for many villagers. Suddenly…