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Rawatbhata: Wild Boars Terrorize Residents, Invading Colony Streets; Forest Dept. Urged for Help.
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News18•02-10-2026, 09:23
Rawatbhata: Wild Boars Terrorize Residents, Invading Colony Streets; Forest Dept. Urged for Help.
- •Herds of wild boars are descending on the streets of Anu Pratap Colony in Rawatbhata, Chittorgarh, as evening falls, causing widespread fear among residents.
- •A recent incident near the Type-3 block saw boars attack a stray kitten, which was bravely saved by a resident, escalating panic in the colony.
- •The increasing movement of wildlife, including panthers, towards human settlements in Rawatbhata is a growing concern, raising questions about forest department's effectiveness.
- •Environmentalists suggest that lack of food and water in forests, coupled with human activities and illegal logging, are disrupting wildlife habitats.
- •Residents are advised not to send children out alone and to avoid deserted areas; they are urged to report any animal sightings immediately to the forest department.
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Residents are terrified because large herds of wild boars are roaming fearlessly on the streets and in the parks of the residential colony every evening.
Local residents have appealed to the forest department to safely capture and relocate the wild boars to the forest. Meanwhile, environmentalists point out that the wildlife movement is driven by shrinking natural habitats, food and water shortages in the forest, and illegal logging.
Citizens have been advised not to send their children out to play alone, avoid going near the security wall or deserted areas, refrain from chasing wild animals themselves, and immediately report sightings to the forest department.
