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Panchayats issue wild bear alert at Shipgyer, North Sikkim

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Press Trust of India Gangtok

One person was killed there in a bear attack last week, they said.

It is learnt that the bear is still in the jungles around the village with more sightings reported in the area and the panchayat secretary has also advised the people to even avoid the approach footpath which connects with the PWD road after daylight hours.

The panchayat and public here have requested the concerned Wild Life Division to take necessary action for the safety of the public.

  

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First Published: Dec 06 2012 | 1:15 PM IST

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