Bear Rampage Leaves 7 Injured in Gujarat's Banaskantha: Forest Department Launches Operation to Trap Animal

A bear went on a violent rampage in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, mauling at least seven people and triggering widespread panic across villages bordering the forest belt near Ambaji. The sudden series of attacks has sent shockwaves through the region, forcing terrified locals to scramble for safety as wildlife officials rush to secure the area.

Sudden Attack Triggers Chaos in Bordering Villages

The animal strayed out of the dense forest surrounding the Ambaji wildlife corridor and entered human habitations, catching residents completely off guard. Witnesses reported that the aggressive bear targeted individuals working in agricultural fields and pedestrians walking along rural roads.

The unexpected fury of the animal caused immediate chaos, with panic-stricken villagers raising alarms and rushing to shield children and elderly family members. All seven victims sustained injuries of varying severity during the assault. Emergency responders quickly moved the injured to a nearby government hospital, where medical staff are currently administering urgent treatment.

Forest Officials Launch Operation to Capture the Animal

Upon receiving frantic alerts from the village authorities, a team from the Forest Department rushed to the spot to regain control of the situation. Field officers have deployed specialized cages and tracking teams across critical points around the village perimeter to capture the rogue bear.

Forest officials have issued an urgent advisory urging residents, particularly farmers working near the forest fringes, to avoid moving alone, especially during early morning and late evening hours. Search teams continue to patrol the terrain, aiming to tranquilize or cage the animal before it strikes again.