Lion attacks and injures Maaldhari in Gir forests of Gujarat

Lion attacks and injures Maaldhari in Gir forests of Gujarat

Amreli: A man of Maaldhari ( a tribal herdsmen) community was today attacked and injured in Khajuri ness in the Tulsishyam round of the eastern Gir forest in Amreli district of Gujarat.

CCF Junagadh, D T Vasavada said that the maaldhari named Bijalbhai Bhikhabhai Vanjar ( 37) from Khajuri ness was attacked and injured by a lion while he was in nearby sanctuary area with its livestock for grazing.

‘He was taken to hospital at Una in the neighbouring Gir Somnath district with injury on hand and leg,’ he said.

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