Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Fisherman Critically Injured in Sundarbans Forest Tiger Attack
A fisherman named Ajit Mollah was fishing in the Sundarbans with five companions.
On Wednesday morning, a Bengal tiger came from the forest and attacked him.
The tiger dragged Ajit into the jungle.
His companions shouted and followed the tiger.
The animal eventually ran away and left Ajit unconscious.
Ajit had serious injuries to his neck, shoulder and possibly spine.
He was first treated at a local hospital and then taken to SSKM Hospital.
Doctors said he was in critical condition.
The fishermen said they had permission to enter, but a forest official questioned whether they had the required permits.
Ajit Mollah, 33, was dragged into the Sundarbans forest by a Bengal tiger on Wednesday morning.
Five fellow fishermen chased the tiger, which abandoned Mollah after dragging him deeper into the forest.
Mollah suffered deep neck and shoulder wounds and suspected spinal cord injuries.
He was transferred from a local government hospital to SSKM Hospital, where his condition was described as critical.
The fishermen said they had valid entry passes, while a forest official said they appeared not to have permits; APDR demanded ₹4 lakh compensation.
- Who
- Ajit Mollah, a 33-year-old fisherman, was attacked while accompanied by five other fishermen.
- What
- A Bengal tiger attacked and dragged Mollah into the forest before his companions chased it away.
- When
- The attack occurred around 7 a.m. on Wednesday; the fishermen had entered the forest on Tuesday.
- Where
- The attack took place in the Kalibera forest in the Sundarbans, and Mollah was later treated at SSKM Hospital.
- Why
- Mollah and the other fishermen were in the forest to catch fish when the tiger emerged and attacked him.
Fishermen and Rights Group
Forest Division
Entry permits
Fishermen and Rights Group
Mollah's cousin said the fishermen had valid passes to enter the forest.
Forest Division
A South 24-Parganas forest official said that, prima facie, the fishermen did not have permits and that the incident details were still being investigated.
Compensation
Fishermen and Rights Group
The Association for Protection of Democratic Rights demanded ₹4 lakh in compensation for Mollah.
Forest Division
The forest division's official did not state a position on the compensation demand in the report.
- Victim
- Ajit Mollah, 33, of Maipith Nagenabad village in South 24-Parganas
- Injuries
- Deep wounds to the neck and left shoulder, along with reported spinal cord injuries
- Condition
- Critical, according to doctors at SSKM Hospital
- Rescue
- Five fellow fishermen followed the tiger and found Mollah after it abandoned him
- Medical transfer
- He received initial treatment at a local government hospital before being referred to SSKM Hospital
- Permit dispute
- The fishermen said they had valid passes, while a forest official said they appeared not to have permits
- Compensation demand
- The Association for Protection of Democratic Rights demanded ₹4 lakh for Mollah