In a tragic incident in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district, four women were killed in a tiger attack on Wednesday. According to preliminary information, 13 women had ventured into the forest to collect 'tendu' leaves when the attack took place. The incident occurred in the buffer zone of the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve.
Details of the Incident
The women, all residents of a nearby village, had entered the forest area around midday. While they were collecting tendu leaves, a tiger suddenly attacked the group. Four women died on the spot, while others managed to escape and alert the authorities. Forest officials and police rushed to the spot and recovered the bodies.
Response from Authorities
Senior forest officials have reached the site and are investigating the incident. A search operation is underway to locate the tiger. The forest department has issued a warning to villagers in the area to avoid entering the forest until further notice. Compensation has been announced for the families of the deceased.
This incident highlights the ongoing human-wildlife conflict in the region, as villagers often depend on forest resources for their livelihood. Conservationists urge for better measures to prevent such tragedies.
