Tiger Attack Claims Farmer's Life in Madhotanda

A tiger attacked and killed Puranlal, a 55-year-old farmer, in Madhotanda. His half-eaten body was found in a sugarcane field. Locals demanded compensation, but the police managed to pacify the situation. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination.


PTI | Pilibhit | Updated: 20-06-2024 19:21 IST | Created: 20-06-2024 19:21 IST
Tiger Attack Claims Farmer's Life in Madhotanda
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A tragic incident unfolded in the Madhotanda area, where a tiger fatally attacked a farmer named Puranlal. The 55-year-old's half-eaten body was discovered in a sugarcane field, police reported on Thursday.

Deputy Director of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Manish Singh, confirmed the fatal tiger attack and sent the body for post-mortem. According to the farmer's family, Puranlal had gone to irrigate crops on Wednesday night with two youths, who later returned without him. The search for Puranlal led to the gruesome discovery of his body the next morning.

The incident sparked local outrage, prompting a demonstration demanding compensation. The police, however, managed to calm the situation and end the protest.

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