Tiger attacks woman sleeping outside home in Umaria:2 villagers injured while angry crowd assaults forest department officials afterward

A woman was killed in a tiger attack late Saturday night in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve region of Umaria district after the animal reportedly attacked her while she was sleeping in the courtyard of her house. The tiger later attacked two other villagers, leaving them seriously injured. Both victims have been admitted to hospital, where their condition remains critical. According to officials, the deceased has been identified as 48-year-old Phoolbai, a resident of Kherba Tola village in the Panpatha buffer range. The injured villagers have been identified as Dasaiyya and Fulla. After the attack, the tiger reportedly remained near the house and continued roaring, triggering panic across the village. See pictures related to the tiger attack Angry villagers attack Forest Department team The situation turned tense after the incident as angry villagers allegedly attacked members of the forest department team that reached the spot. During the violence, range officer Prateek Shrivastava suffered a head injury, while Pathaur ranger Anju Verma was also assaulted. Forest guards and a deputy ranger also reportedly came under attack from villagers. The injured officials have been admitted to Manpur Hospital. Additional security personnel have been deployed in the area to control the situation, while forest officials are attempting to calm residents.
Tiger enters house, rescue operation underway According to the forest department, the tiger entered a house and remained inside, prompting an ongoing rescue operation. Officials said another villager, identified as Gajadhar, climbed onto the roof after the tiger attack to protect himself. Efforts are still underway to safely bring him down. Residents have been advised to maintain distance from the area and avoid crowding near the rescue site. Authorities said the village is located close to forest land, making such encounters possible, though local residents claim tiger attacks have increased in recent weeks, creating fear among villagers. Forest teams continue to monitor the tiger’s movement, and an alert remains in place across the area. Third death in tiger attacks this month The latest incident marks the third death linked to tiger attacks in the region during May. Recent wildlife attack incidents reported in the area include: The repeated wildlife attacks have raised concerns among local residents about safety in villages located near forest areas.