Tragic Tiger Attack Claims Tribal Man's Life

A 39-year-old tribal man, Kertar Kuttan, was killed in a suspected tiger attack near Pykara Forest. He went to collect firewood on Wednesday and was found dead with visible injuries and tiger tracks nearby. The police are currently investigating the incident.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Udhagamandalam | Updated: 27-03-2025 17:39 IST | Created: 27-03-2025 17:39 IST
Tragic Tiger Attack Claims Tribal Man's Life
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A 39-year-old tribal man has been killed in a suspected tiger attack near Pykara, according to Forest and Police officials.

The victim, identified as Kertar Kuttan, went to the forest on Wednesday to collect firewood but did not return, prompting a search operation.

On Thursday, his body was discovered with injuries consistent with a tiger attack, as confirmed by footprints found near the scene. Pykara police are investigating the tragic incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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