At least three persons were killed and six others sustained critical injuries in an attack by a bear at Bhalupahadi village under Raghunathpur panchayat of Keonjhar district on Sunday night.
According to reports, the bear attacked some villagers on the outskirts of Bhalupahadi village while they were returning home after watching a Pala performance at nearby Gopapur.
While one of them died on the spot, eight others were grievously injured and admitted to the Keonjhar District Headquarters Hospital for treatment. Two victims succumbed to their injuries at the hospital on Monday, taking the toll to three.
On the other hand, angry locals thrashed the bear to death on Monday morning.