Farmer dies in Indian gaur attack in Chikkamagaluru; second death this month
A 45-year-old farmer was killed in an Indian gaur attack in Chikkamagaluru, marking the second such death this month. Local residents are protesting and demanding the relocation of the animals due to increasing human-wildlife conflict.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing tension between human settlements and wildlife habitats, necessitating better forest management strategies.
A 45-year-old farmer died after being attacked by an Indian gaur near Agalagandi in the Koppa Forest Division of Chikkamagaluru district on Tuesday (July 21) afternoon. This is the second such incident reported in the district this month.
The deceased, Manjunath, was attacked by the animal while he was at his farm in Donihadlu village. He sustained serious injuries and succumbed to them while being taken to the hospital.
Pulkit Meena, Deputy Conservator of Forests (Bhadra Tiger Reserve), who is also in charge of the Koppa Forest Division, told The Hindu that the incident occurred around 4 p.m. “We received information about the incident and our officers are at the spot. They are enquiring into the circumstances that led to the attack. We will take measures to prevent such incidents in the future,” he said.
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