Woman dies after tiger attack in Bandhavgarh forest:Attack happened while she was collecting tendu leaves; second such incident in 15 days

On Saturday morning, a 30-year-old woman who went to collect tendu leaves in Umaria’s world-famous Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve was attacked by a tiger. She died on the spot. As soon as information about the incident was received, Tiger Reserve officials and staff reached the spot and started an investigation. This incident took place in the Kudri forest of the Panpatha Core area. The woman was identified as Mamta Yadav, a resident of Kudri. She had gone to collect tendu leaves between 7 and 8 AM when the tiger attacked. Range Officer Ramesh Patle said, The matter is being investigated. The department continuously educates villagers who go to collect tendu leaves. Surveillance has been increased in the area. This is the second death within 15 days in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, while three people have been injured. Tiger and bear attacks in May