Brave Forest Guard Confronts Tusker, Saves Lives In Odisha’s Sambalpur

Even though the tusker charged dangerously at him, Miri stood firm on his ground. After a brief stalemate, the pachyderm decided to back off and gently walked away into the nearby forest.

Brave Forest Guard Chitta Ranjan Miri Confronts Tusker, Saves Lives In Odisha’s Sambalpur

On many occasions, the alleged inaction of the Forest officials are blamed for loss of lives and property for man-animal conflict. However, the brave act of Chitta Ranjan Miri, a Forest Guard posted in Naktideul forest range of Odisha’s Sambalpur district is receiving laurels from all quarters.

Matters came to the fore after a video clip of Miri’s bravery went viral on various social media platforms.