Three Chamoli Children Honoured for Bravery After School Bear Attack
Three students from a Chamoli school received the Chief Minister's State Children's Bravery Award for saving a classmate and protecting others during a bear attack on school grounds in December 2025.
Current Summary
Three children from Chamoli district were honoured with the Chief Minister's State Children's Bravery Award for courage shown during a bear attack at GIC UPS Harishankar school on December 22, 2025. Class 6 student Aarav Singh Pundir was attacked by a bear while disposing of garbage and dragged toward nearby bushes. Classmate Divya, a Class 8 student, went to help him after he called out, finding him injured. A third student, Deepika, led nine other children to safety in a Class 7 classroom and held the door shut from inside as the bear tried to enter. The three, along with three other children, received medals and certificates at a ceremony held during Uttarakhand's State Foundation Day celebrations at Parade Ground in Dehradun, presented by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
What We Know
- The bear attack occurred around 9:30 am on December 22, 2025 at GIC UPS Harishankar school in Chamoli district.
- Aarav Singh Pundir, a Class 6 student, was attacked and dragged by the bear while disposing of garbage.
- Divya, a Class 8 student, went to help Aarav after he called for assistance.
- Deepika led nine other students into a classroom and held the door shut to keep the bear out.
- All three, along with three other children, received the Chief Minister's State Children's Bravery Award, medals and certificates at Parade Ground, Dehradun on November 6, 2026.
What Is Still Unclear
- The extent of Aarav's injuries and his current condition were not detailed in available reports.
What Changed
- 6 Nov, 02:21 pmSignal detected: Three Chamoli Children Honoured for Bravery After School Bear Attack
Background
The award ceremony took place during Uttarakhand's 26th Foundation Day celebrations.