Bison kills 68-year-old at Kulathupuzha in Kerala
A 68-year-old man was killed by a straying bison in Kulathupuzha, Kerala, sparking local outrage over wildlife encroachment. Residents have long warned authorities about the increasing danger posed by wild gaur herds entering residential areas.
Why it matters
It highlights the escalating human-wildlife conflict in India and the challenges of managing protected species near human settlements.
Sparking panic across the eastern forest fringes of Kollam in Kerala, a 68-year-old man was killed by a bison in Kulathupuzha early Thursday morning. The victim, Basheer, a resident of Kulathupuzha, was walking toward the town junction when a straying bison attacked him near residential zone.
Reportedly, the bovine inflicted fatal injuries to his neck, killing him on the spot before local residents or emergency services could intervene. As police and forest officials arrived at the scene, the incident ignited fresh outrage among locals who have long warned of the escalating wild gaur menace in their backyards.
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