The terror of wild animals continues to grow in Uttarakhand. Late Thursday night, another tragic incident occurred in Bhaduni village, located in the Bhimtal development block area of the Nainital district, where a young man died after being attacked by a tiger. Reports indicate that the young man, returning from a wedding ceremony in the Fatehpur range of Haldwani, was suddenly attacked near a farm, killing him instantly. These frequent incidents have deepened the atmosphere of fear in the area.
The incident marks the second wildlife attack death in Nainital district in just two days, and the third in the past month. The increasing number of incidents raises serious questions about the Forest Department’s functioning, and public anger is palpable.
The deceased has been identified as Kamal Singh Bich (30), son of Inder Singh, who was returning from a wedding ceremony held in Bhaduni village in Bhimtal block. The discovery of his decomposed body on Friday morning sent shockwaves through the area and caused panic among family members. The deceased, Kamal, was reportedly the brother of Kathgodam BJP Mandal president Neeraj Bisht.
Political debate has also intensified following the incident. Congreds spokesperson Neeraj Tiwari said the third death in a month demonstrates the Forest Department’s failure to control the situation. He alleged that the responsible Forest Department is limited to mere formalities, while concrete safety measures are not being implemented on the ground.
According to locals, the maneater has been active in the area for a long time, but due to a lack of effective action, the danger is continuously increasing.
Villagers have demanded that the Forest Department take immediate action, increase patrols, and capture the man-eating animal.
Following these continuous incidents, an atmosphere of panic has gripped all the villages in Bhimtal. People are forced to remain confined to their homes at dusk and avoid going to the fields or forests. The continuous attacks have made rural life unsafe, impacting normal life adversely.
