Nipah Scare Fails to Deter 'Bat Village' Residents in Paschim Medinipur

• Despite Nipah virus panic, 'Badur Gram' (Bat Village) in Salboni, Paschim Medinipur, continues to coexist peacefully with thousands of bats.
• The village, home to approximately three thousand bats for generations, sees them as a symbol of beauty and heritage, not a threat.
• Villagers emphasize that bats have never caused harm, and they actively protect them from hunters, extending this protection to all wildlife.
• The community's stance highlights a unique message of coexistence with nature amidst statewide health alerts.
• Two Nipah cases reported in the state have prompted health department alerts and special infrastructure, but fear has not reached this village.

Why It Matters: A Paschim Medinipur village defies Nipah fears, embracing bats as part of their heritage and promoting coexistence.