Cooch Behar, Oct. 27 -- Panic gripped residents of Dudumari village in the Morichbari Kholta area of Cooch Behar-II block on Tuesday after two Indian gaur (bison) were spotted roaming near the village, triggering concern among local residents.
Forest department officials rushed to the spot after receiving information about the animals and initiated efforts to identify and rescue them. However, the rescue operation had not been completed till the time of filing this report. According to Forest department sources, arrangements would be made to safely rescue and relocate the animals.
Meanwhile, authorities have issued an appeal through public address systems, urging residents to maintain a safe distance from the two animals. Locals have been asked not to gather near them or attempt to provoke or disturb them, keeping both public safety and wildlife protection in mind.
Cooch Behar Division Assistant Divisional Forest Officer (ADFO) Bijan Nath said: "Forest department officials are at the spot, and efforts are underway to rescue the two Indian gaur. So far, the animals have not caused any damage, and no one has been injured in the incident."
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