Pokhari News, Uttarakhand: In yet another frightening incident from the hill state, a woman from Pab village in the Pokhari region went missing yesterday after she went to the forest to collect grass. When she did not return home by evening, her family began searching for her. What they found only deepened their fear—her scarf, personal belongings, and blood stains were discovered inside the forest area, raising strong suspicion of a wild animal attack.
Woman Found Injured; Rescue Teams Rush to the Spot
Early this morning, the missing woman was finally located inside the forest, severely injured. Local villagers, Forest Department personnel, and SDRF teams are currently reaching the site to rescue her and arrange medical treatment.
The exact details of the attack are still emerging, but initial signs point towards an encounter with a wild animal, likely a leopard or a bear—both of which have been increasingly active in rural Uttarakhand.
Second Attack in the Region Within Days
This incident comes just days after another horrific case, where a woman’s face was torn apart in a brutal bear attack.
These back-to-back cases have triggered fear and anger among hill residents, especially women, who often enter forests daily to collect grass, firewood, and fodder for livestock.
“This Is No Longer Normal” — Rising Fear Among Rural Women
Locals say the frequency of animal attacks is rising at an alarming rate. Women in the hills are increasingly vulnerable, facing danger simply while performing their daily routine tasks.
Community leaders and villagers are questioning:
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How many more warnings are needed before authorities act?
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Why are protective measures still insufficient in high-risk areas?
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How long will women continue to risk their lives for basic necessities?
Call for Immediate Action
Villagers are demanding stronger wildlife monitoring, quicker response systems, fencing in high-conflict zones, and safer access routes for women who depend on forest resources.
Uttarakhand’s forest-dependent rural population continues to live on edge, hoping the government will recognize that these attacks are no longer isolated incidents but a growing pattern of man-animal conflict that needs urgent attention.