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Deadly Tiger Attack Highlights Habitat Degradation Crisis in Karnataka
26 Oct
Summary
- Second tiger attack in Saragur region in less than two weeks
- Habitat loss and development projects blamed for escalating human-animal conflict
- Calls to strengthen buffer zones and eco-sensitive zones around tiger reserves
On 2025-10-24, a farmer named Rajashekar was killed in a tiger attack in Saragur taluk of Mysuru district, Karnataka. This tragic incident is the second such attack in the region in less than two weeks, following an earlier attack where another farmer, Mahadeva Gowda, lost his vision after being mauled by a tiger.
The escalating human-animal conflict in the area is being attributed to the increasing anthropogenic pressure on forests, leading to habitat degradation. Activists argue that the proliferation of development projects, illegal resorts, and other activities around protected areas like the Bandipur Tiger Reserve have severely impacted the wildlife's natural habitats.
In response to the situation, the Karnataka Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment, Eshwar Khandre, is scheduled to visit Bandipur on 2025-10-27 to hold a review meeting with senior officials. The aim is to discuss measures to reduce the human-animal conflict in the region.
