Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Uttarakhand Bear Attack: Woman Injured, Govt Offers Free Treatment
A woman named Rameshwari Devi was badly hurt when a bear attacked her while she was gathering grass in a forest in Uttarakhand.
She lost one eye and can't see very well with the other.
She's in the hospital now, and the doctors are taking care of her.
The Uttarakhand government has promised to pay for her treatment because she was hurt by a wild animal.
Rameshwari Devi was seriously injured in a bear attack in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district.
She lost her left eye and partially lost vision in her right eye.
The attack occurred while she was collecting grass in a forest.
Devi is currently undergoing treatment at AIIMS Rishikesh.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced free treatment for victims of wildlife attacks.
- Who
- Rameshwari Devi, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
- What
- Devi was seriously injured in a bear attack; Dhami announced free treatment for wildlife attack victims
- When
- Wednesday morning (attack), Saturday (announcement)
- Where
- Uttarakhand's Chamoli district
- Why
- Devi was collecting grass in a forest; Dhami expressed concern over human-wildlife conflict
Victim's Rights Activists
Wildlife Conservationists
Treatment Costs
Victim's Rights Activists
Activists demand immediate and full coverage of medical expenses for victims like Devi.
Wildlife Conservationists
Conservationists argue that the government should balance victim support with wildlife protection measures.
- Injuries
- Severe head injuries and broken facial bones
- Eye Loss
- Left eye, partial loss in right eye
- Location of Attack
- Chamoli district, Uttarakhand
- Hospital
- AIIMS Rishikesh
- Date of Attack
- Wednesday, November 20
- Compensation Increase
- Rs 10 lakh for families of those killed in wildlife attacks