NEW DELHI: A tiger attacked a woman in a village in Madhya Pradesh while she was sleeping in her hut and injured her critically leading to her death.
The incident took place at Parrapur Baigatola village under the Khapa range of the Kanha National Park in the wee hours of Sunday (Aug 2). Forest department officials identified the victim as Sugni Bai Dhurve.
According to Assistant Director of the Sijhora Buffer Zone Ashish Pandey, the villagers informed a Forest department team that Sugni Bai Dhurve was sleeping in her hut when the tiger allegedly entered the village around 1.30am, grabbed her by the head and dragged her away.
Hearing the family’s cries for help, villagers rushed to the spot with torches.
The tiger dragged the woman for about 300 metres before abandoning her and fleeing into the forest in panic, they said.
The woman, who suffered grievous head injuries, was taken to the Baihar hospital where she succumbed.
Police recovered the body and registered a case of accidental death. Further investigation is underway.
Forest Department officials said that a detailed report has been sought into the incident, and the victim’s family would be provided financial assistance as per government norms. - The Statesman/ANN
