The residents of Arakhakuda and nearby villages under the Brahmagiri police limits are passing sleepless nights because of wild bears prowling in the villages after sunset.
According to reports, three bears were spotted in the area while moving about in the villages and return to the nearby forest in the day. So far no body has been attacked. last year, three villagers, including a woman, were injured in bear attack. A forester was placed on duty to keep track on the bears. Similar reports also came from the Krushnaprasad area wherein the residents are in panic because of the wild bears. The villagers demand deployment of more personnel for guarding the villagers and ensure their safety.