and attacked a tribal man, on way to his field, at Kalma village in Jhalda, 70 km from here, yesterday.
He could resist the sudden attack by the animals with a sharp weapon which he was carrying, forest department sources said.
The 55-year-old man was admitted to Jhalda Block Hospital by the villagers. He was then shifted to Purulia Sadar Hospital.
The bears fled after they were attacked by the villagers.
Jhalda Forest Ranger Samir Bose said the medical expense of the injured man would be borne by the forest department, as per government rules.