What happened to Sanjeet Kumar?

Sanjeet Kumar, a 21-year-old farmer, was killed in a tiger attack while weeding a turmeric field in the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.

Where did the tiger attack occur?

The tiger attack took place near the Saryu Canal Bridge at Mukhiya Farm in the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary along the Indo-Nepal border.

How have the recent tiger attacks affected the local villagers?

The recent tiger attacks have created fear among the villagers in the Sujauli and Dharmapur areas, with locals claiming to have spotted two to three tigers near their fields and homes. They allege that the forest department has not taken effective measures to address the situation.

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Tiger Kills 21-Year-Old Farmer in Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary

28 Oct, 2025

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Summary

21-year-old farmer mauled to death by tiger in wildlife sanctuary
Incident occurred near Saryu Canal Bridge at Mukhiya Farm
Locals rushed to help but victim had suffered fatal injuries

Tiger Kills 21-Year-Old Farmer in Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary

On October 24, 2025, a 21-year-old farmer named Sanjeet Kumar was mauled to death by a tiger in the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) along the Indo-Nepal border in Bahraich district. The incident took place near the Saryu Canal Bridge at Mukhiya Farm, spreading fear among the nearby villagers.

Sanjeet, a resident of Rampurwa Mukhiya Farm under the Sujauli Range, was weeding a turmeric field when the tiger suddenly emerged from the forest and attacked him. Locals rushed to help, but Sanjeet had already suffered fatal injuries. Authorities, including the SHO Sujauli Prakash Chandra Sharma and Ranger Rohit Kumar, recovered the body and began an investigation.