Tragedy in the Wild: Fatal Tiger Encounter in Maharashtra
A 45-year-old woman named Aruna Arun Raut was killed by a tiger in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district while collecting cotton in the Sindewahi forest range.
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A tragic incident occurred in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district, where a woman lost her life to a tiger attack. The victim, identified as Aruna Arun Raut, was collecting cotton on a farm when the unfortunate event took place.
According to officials, the attack transpired in the Sindewahi forest range during the evening hours. The forest department confirmed the incident, highlighting the dangers posed by wild animals in farming regions.
Range Forest Officer Anjali Sayankar reported on the attack, elucidating the challenges faced by local communities living in proximity to wildlife habitats. The department continues to work towards strategies to prevent such incidents in the future.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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