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Tiger Terrorizes Village Near Bandhavgarh, Attacks Man Before Taking Refuge in Home
Bandhavgarh, Madhya Pradesh – A tiger strayed into a village bordering the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve on Monday, causing widespread panic and injuring one man before taking up residence inside a local resident’s house.
The incident began around 10 AM when the tiger was spotted near the Panpatha buffer zone, according to villagers. Despite villagers attempting to drive the animal back into the forest, it turned aggressive, attacking Gopal Kol, knocking him to the ground, and inflicting serious leg injuries. He was rushed to a local hospital before being transferred to Katni for further treatment.
Following the attack, the tiger entered the home of Durga Prasad Dwivedi and settled on a cot, prompting terrified villagers to flee to their rooftops.
Forest officials were alerted, and a rescue team from the Panpatha buffer zone arrived on the scene. After an eight-hour operation, the tiger was successfully tranquilized and safely removed from the village in the evening.
“Tigers are frequently seen roaming in the buffer areas, especially Panpatha,” stated Deputy Director of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve PK Verma. “A tigress was recently spotted near this area, and when villagers gathered, the animal got scared and ran into the village.”
This incident is not isolated. Just days prior, on December 26th, another tigress was rescued from a nearby village and relocated to the Madhav Tiger Reserve.
The incident has heightened concerns regarding human-wildlife conflict in Madhya Pradesh, often called India’s Tiger State. The state has recorded a staggering 55 tiger deaths in 2025, a record high since the launch of Project Tiger. Alarming 11 of these deaths are classified as unnatural, with electrocution and hunting suspected, pointing to growing tensions between conservation efforts and the needs of rural communities.
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