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Tiger Attack Claims Farmer's Life Near Tadoba Reserve
6 Oct
Summary
- A 60-year-old woman was killed by a tiger while working on her farm.
- The incident occurred in the buffer zone of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve.
- Chandrapur has seen 30 tiger-related wildlife attack deaths this year.
Tragedy struck near the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve on Monday afternoon when a 60-year-old woman was fatally attacked by a tiger. Mandabai Suryabhan Mangam was working in her farm, which borders compartment No 187 of the Moharli forest range, when the predator launched its assault around 2:30 pm.
Forest and police officials quickly responded to the scene, conducting necessary procedures and arrangements for an autopsy. The victim's grieving husband received immediate compensation from the Forest Department. To aid in identifying the specific tiger involved, camera traps have been deployed, and a local awareness campaign has been initiated to promote caution among villagers.
This incident underscores a worrying trend in Chandrapur district. As of the report date, 30 out of 32 wildlife attack-related deaths in the district this year were attributed to tigers. This follows a pattern from the previous year, which saw 42 tiger-related fatalities among 47 total wildlife attack deaths.
