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Man killed in suspected tiger attack in Nilgiris, locals protest
A 63-year-old man, Balakrishnan, died in a suspected tiger attack in O'Valley near Gudalur in Nilgiris district on Sunday. His body was found near a tea estate after he went missing on…
The Story in Brief
A 63-year-old man, Balakrishnan, died in a suspected tiger attack in O'Valley near Gudalur in Nilgiris district on Sunday. His body was found near a tea estate after he went missing on Saturday night. Locals said the body was partially eaten by a tiger.
Following the incident, residents staged a road blockade demanding immediate measures from the Gudalur forest division to prevent further human-animal conflict. They also sought compensation for the victim's family. Police and forest officials tried to pacify them.
The Indian Opinion
Each tiger attack in the Nilgiris brings familiar demands and familiar fears. While the anger of villagers is understandable, labelling the tiger a man-eater too early risks provoking a culling. The forest department must track the big cat and assess its behaviour before deciding a course of action. Compensation for the family is a separate, essential step. Will the department share its tracking data and timeline publicly?
Source: newindianexpress.com
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