Bhubaneswar, June 15 -- Fear gripped several villages in Odisha's Ganjam district after a series of wild boar attacks left six persons seriously injured recently in the Haridapadar panchayat area under Aska.

According to residents, the animal entered the villages even during the daytime, creating panic among locals.

With concerns over safety mounting, many villagers started carrying sticks while moving outdoors. Several residents are reportedly avoiding venturing out alone, while parents are preventing young children from stepping outside their homes.

According to locals, a wild boar attacked residents in the villages of Kumbhari, Venkataraipalli, and Haridapadar a few days ago. The injured persons were initially treated in Aska and Be...