07 July,2021 12:34 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Representational Image | File Pic
A 62 year-old-man was mauled to death by a tiger at a forest in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district, the second such incident in two days, officials said on Wednesday.
The body of Motiram Garmale was found in Hadla beat of the Brahmapuri division on Wednesday morning, a statement issued by Chandrapur's chief conservator of forests said.
The victim had gone to his farmland and was missing since Monday evening, the release said.
"The body was found in compartment No. 957, Halda beat/round, Brahmapuri division, at 6 am today," it said.
ALSO READ
MVA forming next govt in Maharashtra: Balasaheb Thorat
BJP mob tried to enter EVM strong room, attempt foiled: Rohit Pawar
Maharashtra Elections: MVA to form govt in Maharashtra, says Balasaheb Thorat
Cash-for-votes allegations: Vinod Tawde issues notice to Kharge, Rahul Gandhi
Mantralaya clerk slapping case: Court acquits MLA Bachchu Kadu
On Tuesday, a 42-year-old man was killed by a tiger while he was grazing his cattle at a forest in Talodi range of the Brahmapuri forest division, officials earlier said.
The Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in Chandrapur district.
There have been several incidents of human-animal conflict in the region in the recent past.
Also read: Maharashtra: Rare black leopard seen in Nawegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
