Electricity workers retreat after bear sighting in Anupur colony, power cut

Anupur, Madhya Pradesh – Residents of the Jamuna colony reported repeated sightings of a bear in recent days, heightening local anxiety. On the night of [date not specified], a team of electricity workers arrived to address a power outage but turned back after encountering the animal on the premises.

The unexpected retreat of the crew left the colony without electricity for the entire night, forcing households to rely on alternative lighting sources. Local authorities were not immediately available to intervene, and the bear remained in the vicinity throughout the evening.

The colony’s residents have appealed to the state forest department for a prompt rescue operation to relocate the bear and restore normal power supply. Officials have yet to comment on the timeline for any intervention.

The incident underscores growing human‑wildlife conflict in semi‑urban fringes of Madhya Pradesh, where expanding settlements increasingly intersect with forest habitats.

Authorities are expected to assess the situation and coordinate with wildlife officials to ensure safety for both residents and the animal.