Bison attack in Idukki; one person seriously injured

IDUKKI: A man sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a bison. The incident took place in Marayoor in Idukki. Mangalapara native Anthony Muthu Thankayya susutaind injuries. The bison attacked Anthony at around 8. 30 pm yesterday. The bison attacked him while he went to water the plants in the field in Mangalapara.

Anthony sustained serious injuries on his leg and back. It was the nearby tribals who rushed Anthony to the hospital. It is reported that he is out of danger. Locals said bisons used to frequently arrive in the area. The forest department and others have chased away bisons into the forest many times before. People want this issue to be resolved as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, an all-party meeting has begun in Idukki to discuss human-wildlife conflict. Earlier, it was announced that Forest Minister AK Saseendran will attend the meeting. However, the Minister will participate online as he was admitted to the hospital yesterday due to illness. Minister Roshy Augustine is participating in the meeting in person.