Nipah Scare Fails to Deter 'Bat Village' Residents in Paschim Medinipur
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News18•21-01-2026, 20:07
Nipah Scare Fails to Deter 'Bat Village' Residents in Paschim Medinipur
- •Despite Nipah virus panic, 'Badur Gram' (Bat Village) in Salboni, Paschim Medinipur, continues to coexist peacefully with thousands of bats.
- •The village, home to approximately three thousand bats for generations, sees them as a symbol of beauty and heritage, not a threat.
- •Villagers emphasize that bats have never caused harm, and they actively protect them from hunters, extending this protection to all wildlife.
- •The community's stance highlights a unique message of coexistence with nature amidst statewide health alerts.
- •Two Nipah cases reported in the state have prompted health department alerts and special infrastructure, but fear has not reached this village.
Why It Matters: A Paschim Medinipur village defies Nipah fears, embracing bats as part of their heritage and promoting coexistence.
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