Report dated: October 18, 2026 | 7:23 pm IST
Balangir: A 35-year-old daily-wage labourer, Surendra Majhi, was reportedly killed in a wild bear attack in the Kantabanji region of Odisha’s Balangir district. Police recovered his body from the road connecting Kantabanji and Birna village.
The source report did not specify the incident’s exact date or time.
Family Seeks Financial Assistance
Majhi, a resident of Dumerchua village, was reportedly his family’s sole breadwinner. He is survived by his wife, two young children and an elderly father.
Relatives and villagers appealed for immediate government assistance, including support for the children’s education and living expenses.
Bear Sightings Raise Local Concern
Residents had reported bears near residential areas in Kantabanji and Muribahal blocks in recent days. Despite earlier forest department warnings, the fatal incident has heightened concern among nearby communities.
Continuous Monitoring Demanded
MLA representative Purandara Bag urged forest officials to track bear movements continuously and introduce immediate protective measures for residents.
Source: Pragativadi, October 18, 2026.
Leave a Reply