Wild Boar Attack Kills Tea Worker in Jalpaiguri, Two Others Injured

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News18•09-01-2026, 13:55
Wild Boar Attack Kills Tea Worker in Jalpaiguri, Two Others Injured
- •Ratiya Oraon (52), a tea garden worker, died after a sudden wild boar attack in the Shikarapur area of Rajganj, Jalpaiguri.
- •The incident occurred on Thursday evening while Oraon was working in a tea garden near his home.
- •A herd of wild boars emerged from a nearby forest, injuring Oraon, Mohan Majhi, and Bablu Oraon.
- •Oraon succumbed to his injuries on Thursday night at the Super Specialty Hospital; the other two are receiving treatment.
- •The forest department is conducting search operations and has announced compensation for the deceased's family and the injured.
Why It Matters: A tea worker died and two others were injured in a wild boar attack in Jalpaiguri, sparking panic.
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