Bhandara, Nov 9 (PTI) A man was killed in a tiger attack in Maharashtra’s Bhandara district while harvesting paddy, a forest department official said on Monday.
The incident took place in Bamhani village of Sakoli tehsil on Sunday afternoon, he added.
“The tiger attacked Vishal Uikey (26) and dragged him 20 feet away in front of his parents, who raised an alarm but in vain. Uikey was taken to Lakhni for treatment and then shifted to a facility in Bhandara, where he died,” he said.
The kin of the deceased have been given Rs 10 lakh immediately, while an additional Rs 15 lakh will be kept as a fixed deposit, the official added.
Assistant Conservator of Forests Sanjay Mendhe, Range Forest Officer Nitesh Dhanvijay and Forest Officer Raj Meshram inspected the spot.
“A cage has been installed to trap the tiger. A shooter team has also been deployed to monitor its movement. We are taking measures to ensure the safety of residents of the area,” Mendhe informed. PTI COR BNM
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