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Tiger suspected to be behind latest attack at Ranthambore captured

On June 9, Radheshyam Saini, a 60-year-old watchman of a Jain temple in the Ranthambore Fort was killed by a tiger at 4.30 am.

Tiger suspected to be behind latest attack at Ranthambore capturedThe tiger is a male aged about 20 months, says Chief Wildlife Warden. (Express Photo)

Days after another person was killed in a tiger attack at the Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan’s forest department has tranquilised the animal and moved it to the Kela Devi enclosure.

On June 9, Radheshyam Saini, a 60-year-old watchman of a Jain temple in the Ranthambore Fort was killed by a tiger at 4.30 am, when he had gone into the forest to attend nature’s call. Bite marks were found on his neck, confirming the fatal encounter.

Radheyshyam’s death has taken the tiger-related fatalities in the region to three in just two months, sparking widespread fear and unrest among local residents.

According to Chief Wildlife Warden Shikha Mehra, the tiger is a male aged about 20 months.

“He was tranquilised in the evening and moved to the Kela Devi enclosure. When we captured the tiger, he showed aggression towards the forest staff. His genetic samples will be sent to the lab to make sure that this was the tiger that had attacked Radheshyam Saini. We will keep him under observation until the reports come in,” Mehra told The Indian Express.

This comes a month after officials had tranquilised a young tigress named Kankati, who was believed to have been behind two killings, the forest ranger Devendra Chaudhary on May 11 and a 7-year-old child on April 16.

The increasing incidents of tiger attacks have caused panic and tensions, with the latest incident leading irate locals to block the Sawai Madhopur–Kundera road and accuse the forest department of negligence. The tensions escalated into a confrontation between the protesters and the police, with the latter demanding adequate compensation.

Parul Kulshrestha is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Rajasthan. A lawyer turned journalist, she brings a unique cross-disciplinary perspective to her reporting, blending legal precision with deep social inquiry to cover one of India's most culturally and politically vibrant regions. Expertise and Experience Legal-Journalistic Synergy: Parul’s transition from a legal background to mainstream journalism provides her with a distinct advantage in interpreting policy, legislation, and judicial impacts. This expertise allows her to "read between the lines" of government orders and court rulings affecting the public. Diverse Beat: With years of experience across both mainstream newsrooms and independent journalism, she has built high-level authority in several critical areas: Nomadic Tribes & Marginalized Communities: She is recognized for her sensitive and in-depth reporting on the struggles and rights of Rajasthan's nomadic populations, often giving a voice to those outside the traditional political spotlight. Gender & Social Justice: Parul focuses on the intersection of law and gender, covering issues ranging from women’s safety and reproductive rights to the socio-economic empowerment of rural women. Environmental & Political Reporting: She tracks Rajasthan’s complex political landscape—including electoral shifts and bureaucratic changes—alongside critical environmental concerns like water scarcity and land use. Academic & Professional Pedigree: Her background as a lawyer, combined with her rise to the rank of Principal Correspondent at a national broadsheet, establishes her as a senior voice in the media landscape. ... Read More

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