Ranthambore Tiger Attack and Village Grief

• A tiger attack in Rajasthan’s Ranthambore Tiger Reserve resulted in a man’s death and emotional and financial loss for both humans and tigers.

• From 2019 to 2024, five human lives were lost in tiger attacks, and over 2,000 cattle were killed by tigers.

• The National Tiger Conservation Authority has requested an investigation into the matter.

• The villagers refused to hand over the body for post-mortem until the family was paid ₹15 lakh.

• The Forest Department is investigating the death of a tiger named Chirico, known for preying on cattle.

• The tiger’s injuries were healing and primarily due to traumatic injuries on his face and back.

• Increased human-animal conflict has forced villagers to change their living and working patterns.

• The news of Bharat Lal’s death has affected neighbouring villages like Padli.

• Despite numerous representations to the Forest Department, nothing has been done to increase the height of the boundary walls and maintain them.

• The behavior of tigers over the past decade has changed, with tigers and humans coexisting in the buffer zone.