Sandeep Singh Thakur, Lormi. A fox attacked 8 to 10 people last night in a village near the forest of Khudiya forest area of Mungeli forest division. The people injured in the attack have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. Read this also: Chhattisgarh: Sarpanches of 62 panchayats blocked the roads, protesters adamant on these demands
These days, cases of nuisance caused by wild animals are being reported from villages near the forests of Khudiya and Lormi forest area. In a village near the forests of Khudiya forest area, a fox has made villagers its prey. Confirming the incident, Khudiya Ranger Christopher Kujur said that the injured have been admitted to a 50-bed hospital for treatment, where continuous monitoring is being done.
After this incident, there is an atmosphere of panic among the villagers. There is a lot of concern especially for the small children who keep playing outside the house. Understanding the situation, the forest department is making announcements in the village and appealing to the people to be cautious.