Kanha Tiger Reserve: Man mauled to death by tiger

The authorities said that the deceased's family will be given a compensation of Rs 10,000

Tiger mauls man to death at Kanha Tiger Reserve. (Source: File photo)

A 70-year-old tribal man was mauled to death by a tiger in the buffer zone of Kanha Tiger Reserve, officials said on Satudrday.

“A tiger yesterday mauled to death Raja Ram at the buffer zone close to Khatia forest range of the park,” Kanha Tiger Reserve Field Director J S Chauhan said.

He said the deceased’s family has been given Rs 10,000 as immediate relief. They will be given a compensation of around Rs 4 lakh shortly.

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Efforts are being made to drive away the big cat to the core area of the reserve with the help of elephants, Chauhan said.

“The mortal remains of the man were consigned to flames today after post-mortem,” police said.

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