Tiger Terror Strikes: Fatal Attack in Rural Uttarakhand

A tragic incident occurred in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district, where a woman, Urmila Devi, was allegedly killed by a wild animal while collecting fodder. The attack took place near Kalagarh Tiger Reserve, prompting local authorities to seek action against wild animal threats.

An alleged tiger attack claimed the life of a woman near Kalagarh Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district, according to police reports on Saturday.

Authorities from the Forest Department along with local politicians, including MLA Dilip Rawat, visited the scene of the fatal incident, which occurred on Friday evening while Urmila Devi was gathering fodder with her daughter-in-law.

Expressing concerns over the threat posed by wild animals, MLA Rawat has called for relaxed forest laws to better suit local geographic conditions and warned of potential resignation if corrective measures aren't implemented.

(With inputs from agencies.)