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Lion Attacks Surge: Two Injured in Gujarat
7 Jul
Summary
- Two men injured in separate lion attacks in Gujarat districts.
- Lion attacks on humans have increased in the Saurashtra region.
- Forest department urges public not to approach or harass wildlife.
Two recent lion attacks have been reported in Gujarat's Bhavnagar and Amreli districts, with both victims receiving medical treatment. In Bhavnagar's Garajiya village, Kalubhai Parmar was injured on Monday morning while attempting to protect his livestock from a lion. This incident followed a previous encounter where the lion had targeted a buffalo.
Meanwhile, in Amreli's Thhavi village, Raju Vaghela was attacked by a lion on Sunday night while he slept in his hut, suffering significant leg injuries. These events contribute to a rising trend of man-animal conflict in Gujarat's Saurashtra region, the natural habitat for Asiatic lions.
The forest department has intensified patrols and is searching for the lion involved in the Bhavnagar incident. Officials are urging the public to maintain a safe distance from wildlife, avoid harassment, and report sightings immediately. The region has seen a concerning increase in lion attacks in recent weeks, with six people killed or suspected to have been killed by lions recently.
Authorities acknowledge the need for both short-term and long-term measures to address human-wildlife conflicts. The latest attacks underscore the ongoing challenges in managing the delicate balance between the growing lion population, estimated at 891 in Gujarat as of 2025, and human settlements.
