The appearance of a panther and a bear in the Reigar Mohalla of Sawai Madhopur has caused sleepless nights for the villagers. The panther hunted a dog, while the bear was seen knocking on the temple door. Strict measures are being demanded from the Forest Department.
Sawai Madhopur: Wild animal activity last night in Reigar Mohalla, adjacent to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, has left villagers sleepless. On one hand, a panther was seen entering the locality and hunting a dog, while a bear was spotted roaming the streets and knocking on the temple door.
Local residents reported that the bear's movements were captured on CCTV cameras. The bear roamed the locality for about an hour before returning to the forest. While no injuries have been reported, a sense of fear and panic has gripped the villagers.
Panther Hunts Dog
According to local residents, the panther was first sighted in a corner of the locality. It hunted a dog there. Witnessing this, people became scared and confined themselves to their homes.
Eyewitnesses stated that the panther's attack was sudden and could have been very dangerous for people. Villagers claim that the movement of panthers has been increasing continuously over the past few months, and this situation is concerning.
Bear Knocks on Temple Door
A short while later, the bear was seen in another area. CCTV footage showed the bear climbing the temple stairs at times and wandering through the lanes at others.
Villagers described the bear's actions as frightening for the residents. The bear roamed the locality for approximately an hour before returning to the forest. Although no one was injured, the incident kept the villagers worried throughout the night.
Threat to Livestock Due to Increasing Wild Animal Movement
Villagers reported that due to the increasing movement of wild animals, attacks on livestock have become common. People are afraid to go out of their homes at night. Concerns for the safety of children and the elderly have heightened.
Local residents state that if the Forest Department does not take concrete steps, the situation could worsen. Villagers are afraid to leave their homes at night and are demanding security.
Local Residents Demand Security from Forest Department
Local residents have urged the Forest Department to keep rescue teams on constant alert and to implement security measures that prevent wild animals from entering populated areas.
Villagers questioned when these incidents would be brought under control. They stated that if immediate action is not taken, the possibility of future accidents could increase.
