Tragedy in Dudhwa: Tiger Attack Claims Farmer's Life in Buffer Zone

A 50-year-old farmer was killed by a tiger in Dudhwa's buffer zone. Officials noted frequent tiger activity, urging local vigilance. Pargat Singh was attacked while crossing his sugarcane fields. His body was found the next day. Villagers demand protective fencing and the tiger's capture.

A tragic incident occurred in the Sampurnanagar forest range of Dudhwa buffer zone, where a 50-year-old farmer was killed by a tiger, according to official reports released on Sunday.

Pargat Singh was navigating his sugarcane fields on Friday when the tiger attacked. His family, worried by his absence, discovered his partially consumed body on Saturday. Forest authorities promptly arranged for a postmortem examination to follow protocol.

Deputy Director of the Dudhwa buffer zone, Kirti Chaudhary, highlighted frequent tiger sightings and urged residents to stay alert. While compensation for Singh's family is pending the postmortem results, villagers are demanding immediate steps for fencing and trapping the rogue animal to prevent further tragedies.

(With inputs from agencies.)