01.04.2020: Himalayan Black Bear was rescued successfully by
Forest officials of Government of Sikkim after whole day of operation. Bear was
first sighted at BSNL Telephone Exchange office situated at main Gangtok town
at 5 AM morning, where the bear had attacked one employee and injured him
seriously. Later the victim was send to STNM hospital.
Himalayan Black Bear was tranquilized by the team
of professionals from Forest Department and put safely in the cage. As per the
sources Bear will be transferred to Himalayan Zoological Park , Bulbulay, East
Sikkim.