Human-bear conflict is becoming recurrent at this time of the year at Gabji Village in Denchukha Gewog, Samtse. A few days ago, nearly 70 decimals of maize belonging to two households in the village were damaged by a bear. Villagers said that they have seen bears nearby and also found bear droppings in the field.
While no compensation is available, the district administration said the affected farmers will be provided with seeds for the next sowing season. Last year, a man from the same village was mauled and airlifted to Thimphu in a bear attack. Gabji village is located about one hour away on foot from Denchukha Gewog office.
Passang Dorji, Samtse
Edited by Kipchu
