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Tiger Kills Farmer Amid Drought in Beed
8 Nov
Summary
- Farmer mauled by tiger while gathering fodder for cattle.
- Four farmers killed by big cats in the region in three years.
- Villagers demand tiger capture and financial aid for family.
A farmer was fatally attacked by a tiger in Maharashtra's Beed district while searching for cattle fodder amid a severe drought. Devidas Takle was in a field in Ashti tehsil when the attack occurred, prompting an urgent search by villagers that tragically located his mauled body.
This incident has heightened concerns as four farmers have been killed by big cats in the Ashti region over the last three years. Local residents are calling for the immediate capture of the tiger and financial assistance for the victim's family, warning of protests against the Forest Department.
The Forest Department confirmed that a tiger has been active in the area since October 17 and has increased patrolling and installed camera traps. They have also warned residents to avoid remote forest areas until the animal is apprehended. The MLA identified the tiger and stressed the need for its capture, urging caution from the public.
