Nabarangpur A 45-year-old man was critically injured in a bear attack in Raighar block. The incident took place near the forest when Nagar Singh Gand, a resident of Chanabhari village in Nakotisimda Panchayat, was on his way to Pulpara village, where his sister lives.
Suddenly, three bears appeared and attacked him. As a result, he sustained severe injuries to his legs and thighs, causing heavy bleeding. After the attack, the bears retreated into the Hatigaon forest. Despite being severely wounded, Nagar Singh Gand managed to reach Hatigaon on his bicycle. The local villagers then took him to Raighar Medical Center, where he received primary medical treatment.