The incident occurred yesterday when Budhadeb Bera (22) was returning home after working in his field.
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Bera was critically injured and was hospitalised.
The forest department was bearing the cost of treatment of the injured person, the DFO said adding, ex-gratia compensation would be disbursed to the injured person's family.
Forest personnel have begun maintaining a night watch in the village. The villagers have been advised to avoid movement during night, added forest officials.