Home Guard Killed in Bison Attack in Goa
In a tragic incident highlighting the growing human-wildlife conflict in Goa, a 48-year-old home guard was fatally attacked by a bison in Bethora village on Wednesday evening. The victim, Dinesh Gaude, was attached to the Ponda police station and was visiting a friend when the attack occurred.
Details of the Incident
The incident took place around 6:30 PM at Kadnevhal junction in Bethora. According to DySP Shivram Vaingankar, Gaude had parked his motorcycle by the roadside and was walking towards his friend's house when the bison charged from behind. The animal's horn pierced his lower body, causing severe injuries. He succumbed to internal bleeding while undergoing treatment at the Ponda sub-district hospital.
Gaude, a resident of Udiwada, Usgao, is survived by his wife and two children. The sudden attack has left the family and the local community in shock.
Second Casualty in Bethora
This is the second fatal bison attack in Bethora within a year and a half. On October 13, 2024, 64-year-old Mangala Gaude of Bondbag, Ponda, died after being gored by a bison while attempting to drive animals away from her plantation. Police records confirm that she suffered grievous injuries in the attack a day earlier.
The repeated incidents have raised concerns among residents about the increasing encroachment of wildlife into human settlements. Authorities are urged to take measures to prevent further casualties.
