Archive · 30 May 2025
Hyena Sighted in Chhattisgarh's BSP Township, Safety Advisory Issued
A hyena was seen roaming around a residential area in Chhattisgarh, India, at night.
This caused the forest department to warn people to be careful, especially during the night.
Videos show the hyena in both urban and forested areas.
Officials think it might have come from nearby forests to find food or water.
Forest officials are checking if the video is new and are looking for the animal.
Hyenas usually don't bother people, but they might attack if they feel threatened.
The authorities are asking residents to report any more sightings immediately.
A hyena was sighted near Murga Chowk in the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) township.
The forest department and BSP management issued a nighttime advisory for residents.
Viral videos captured the hyena in both urban and forested areas of BSP.
Forest officials suspect the animal may have strayed from nearby forests for food or water.
The department is verifying the video's authenticity and conducting night patrols.
- Who
- A hyena was sighted.
- What
- A hyena was spotted in the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) township.
- When
- Late May 28, midnight (approximately).
- Where
- Near Murga Chowk in Sector 1 of the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) township, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- The hyena may have been searching for food or water.
Local Residents
Forest Department
Hyena threat
Local Residents
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Forest Department
Hyenas can attack if threatened or cornered. Precautions are advised.
Video verification
Local Residents
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Forest Department
The authenticity of the video is being verified and night patrols are conducted.
- Location
- Chhattisgarh
- Specific Location
- Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) township
- Date of Sighting
- Late May 28
- Action Taken
- Nighttime advisory issued
- Hyena Behavior
- Hyenas may attack if provoked
- Authority Involved
- Forest department