This is an archive article published on November 5, 2024
Day after Rajasthan man was mauled to death, tiger found dead in village; ‘may have been attacked with blunt object’
The man who was killed was identified as Bharat Lal Meena, son of Ram Kalyan Meena, a resident of Uliyana. According to officials, he was grazing his goats in a field adjacent to the wall of Ranthambore National Park, when at around 4.30 pm, a tiger attacked him.
Written by Parul Kulshrestha
Jaipur | Updated: November 5, 2024 08:53 AM IST
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The tiger carcass was found in a field at Uliyana village, adjacent to Ranthambore National Park. (Representational Photo/Express Archives)
Following the death of tiger T-86 near Ranthambore National Park, a post-mortem suggested that it was attacked by a blunt object, with officials saying on Monday that this raised the possibility that it may have been killed by humans.
The tiger carcass was found in a field at Uliyana village, adjacent to Ranthambore National Park, in Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur district on Sunday.
On Saturday, a resident of the village had been killed in a tiger attack. However, Chief Conservator of Forest, Sawai Madhopur, Anoop K R told The Indian Express that it is yet to be ascertained whether the tiger that was found dead was the same one that attacked and killed the man.
“Post-mortem reports suggest that the tiger was attacked by a blunt object, which raises the possibility that humans may have attacked it. But there are no eye-witnesses to the incident. We are following procedure, and if there is any evidence of killing a tiger, we will take required action,” said Anoop.
Regarding Saturday’s tiger attack that killed the village resident, Anoop said, “Maybe the tiger was injured in a territorial fight. Maybe the human and tiger got in each other’s way, which is why the tiger attacked. There is no incident of another tiger attack on a human from the area.”
The man who was killed was identified as Bharat Lal Meena, son of Ram Kalyan Meena, a resident of Uliyana. According to officials, he was grazing his goats in a field adjacent to the wall of Ranthambore National Park, when at around 4.30 pm, a tiger attacked him. He died on the spot, after which the tiger sat with the body for about 20 minutes before going back into the forest area when other residents of the village made noises to scare it away.
Residents alleged that they had informed Forest Department officials about the incident, but no one reached the spot. Angered by this, they blocked the Sawai Madhopur-Kundera Road.
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The jam was cleared only after 21 hours, following a visit by Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena, who spoke to the family members of the victim and heard their demands. An agreement was reached with the administration for the family of the tiger attack victim to be given a compensation of Rs 15 lakh.
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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