Overview
- The attack occurred Tuesday in the Hatisalabeda forest near Milu village under the Karanjia range, officials said.
- Lili and Malde Soren encountered six wild bears while collecting leaves, and one mauled Malde, causing deep scalp wounds.
- Armed with a tangia, Lili struck the animal, injuring it and forcing it to flee; she sustained minor injuries and is stable, according to local reports.
- Villagers and emergency responders moved Malde first to Karanjia government hospital before he was shifted to Keonjhar District Hospital for advanced care.
- Forest authorities praised Lili’s actions and urged residents to use caution in forest areas, noting recent dangerous wildlife encounters in the region.