Poinguinim boar attack victim compensated

Canacona: The forest department paid a compensation of Rs 85,000 to Jayanti Velip, who developed deformities from a wild boar attack in Jan.The compensation papers were prepared by the assistant conservator of forests (South) Harsh Phadte and range forest officer, Canacona, Anant Velip, under the supervision of the deputy conservator of forests (South), Satish Kumar Reddy.Velip was working in a paddy field at Velwada, Poinguinim when a wild boar attacked her from behind. She fought with the boar and suffered injuries, resulting in 82% disability to her thumb and ear, she told TOI. After the attack, she was hospitalised for over two months and is now unable to use her right thumb or hear properly with her one ear.