Panic gripped Ramnagar and surrounding areas near the Corbett Tiger Reserve on Saturday night. Forest officials made a grim discovery during a routine patrol. They found a partly-eaten human head in the Bela Beat area of the Kosi range.
Fifth Fatality in Uttarakhand This Month
This tragic incident represents the fifth death from big cat attacks in Uttarakhand within just over two weeks. Officials confirmed the pattern of repeated attacks is escalating fear among local communities.
Evidence Points to Tiger Attack
A forest department official provided details on Sunday. The remains, believed to be from a young man, were found alongside personal items. A pair of shoes, a jacket, and other clothing lay nearby.
This evidence strongly indicates the victim was mauled to death by a tiger. The animal partially consumed the body before leaving the scene.
Forest teams discovered clear tiger pugmarks at the site. The rest of the man's body has not been located yet. His identity remains unknown as no missing person reports have been filed in the area.
Investigation and Response Measures
Authorities have sent the remains for postmortem examination. DNA sampling will help establish the victim's identity once the analysis is complete.
Divisional Forest Officer Dhruv Singh Martolia confirmed the incident. He outlined immediate response measures from the forest department.
"We have stepped up vigilance significantly," Martolia stated. "Our teams are taking multiple actions to address this serious situation."
The forest department has implemented several security enhancements:
- Installation of camera traps in the area
- Intensified patrolling by forest personnel
- Advisories issued to nearby villages
These advisories specifically urge residents to avoid entering forest areas until the situation stabilizes.
Growing Human-Wildlife Conflict
The recent attacks highlight a worsening problem in Uttarakhand. Human-wildlife conflicts are becoming more frequent and more deadly.
This month's fatalities have occurred across multiple districts:
- Two deaths in Nainital district
- One death in Udham Singh Nagar district
- One death in Pauri district
- One death in Almora district
Local residents express growing anxiety about their safety. The repeated attacks underscore the urgent need for effective solutions to protect both human communities and wildlife populations.
Forest officials continue their investigation while maintaining heightened security measures throughout the affected regions.
