Umaria (MP), Sep 13 (PTI) A man was injured after being attacked by a tiger in Madhya Pradesh’s Umaria district on Sunday, officials said.
The wild animal mauled Shankar Patel between the Semra and Semri areas of Manpur Nagar Parishad, about 50 km from the district headquarters, triggering panic among local residents, they said.
Patel was taken to the Community Health Centre in Manpur by forest personnel, they said.
Villagers had been alerting the forest department since morning about the presence of two tigers in the area and were told to remain cautious, officials said.
The tiger attacked and injured Patel while he out, they said.
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve Deputy Director Yohan Kataria told reporters that the injured man was being treated in the hospital.
Kataria said he was on his way to the scene and that he had directed the forest staff to drive the tiger away from the settlement.
The villagers said Patel sustained wounds to his hand and legs in the attack. They said frequent tiger movement in the area made them apprehensive while travelling and carrying out daily activities.
The villagers have sought increased patrolling, closer monitoring of tiger movement and immediate measures to ensure their safety. PTI COR LAL NR
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