Migrant worker hospitalised after bear attack near Valparai
A migrant worker was hospitalized after being mauled by a sloth bear in a tea estate near Valparai, India. Forest officials have reiterated safety protocols, including restricting work hours in fields to avoid encounters with wildlife.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing human-wildlife conflict in regions where agricultural development encroaches on natural habitats.
A migrant worker was admitted to a private hospital in Coimbatore after being mauled by a sloth bear in a tea estate near Valparai on Saturday (June 27, 2026). The injured has been identified as Dilwar Ali (38) from Assam.
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