India, April 19 -- A 30-year-old man died after being attacked by an Indian gaur (wild bison) near Kalasa in Chikkamagaluru district, triggering concern over rising human wildlife conflict in the Malnad region.

According to forest officials , the incident occurred at a private coffee plantation in the Marasanige area of Kalasa taluk in Chikkamagaluru district when the victim came into close proximity with a gaur. The wild animal reportedly attacked him suddenly, goring him with its horns and inflicting severe injuries. Locals and estate workers rushed him to Kalasa taluk government hospital , but doctors declared him dead on arrival or shortly after admission due to the seriousness of his wounds.

The deceased has been identified as a 30...