Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Farmer Killed in Tiger Attack in Karnataka's Mysuru
A 58-year-old farmer in the Mysuru district of Karnataka was tragically killed by a tiger while walking to his farm.
This happened in a forest area known as the Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary.
Sadly, this is not the first time people in this area have been attacked by tigers, with two other farmers having lost their lives recently.
The villagers are very worried about their safety and are upset with the forest officials, feeling that not enough is being done to prevent these attacks.
They are angry because they believe officials knew about the tiger's presence but did not take sufficient measures to protect people.
The state's Chief Minister has promised to hold a meeting to discuss the issue and take action.
A 58-year-old farmer, Danda Naika, was killed by a tiger in Karnataka's Mysuru district on Friday.
The attack occurred in the Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary while the farmer was on his way to his farm.
This is the third death from tiger attacks in the region recently, and the second in Mysuru within 15 days.
Villagers expressed anger and concern over the safety of residents, accusing authorities of inadequate response and failure to install protective measures like cages.
Karnataka's Chief Minister has announced a meeting with ministers and officials to address the rising tiger attacks and assured action against illegal resorts.
- Who
- Danda Naika (also known as Swamy), a 58-year-old farmer
- What
- Was killed in a tiger attack.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Haleheggodilu village in Saragur taluk of Mysuru district, Karnataka, within the Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Why
- The farmer was attacked by a tiger while on his way to his farm.
Villagers and Farmer Activists
Forest Officials and Government
Response to Tiger Attacks
Villagers and Farmer Activists
Villagers and farmer activists allege that authorities have failed to respond adequately to recurring tiger attacks, citing a failure to install cages despite tracking tiger movements, and express anger over the lack of immediate visits to incident sites by officials, including the Forest Minister.
Forest Officials and Government
Forest officials stated that the tiger attacked the farmer while he was on his way to his farm and had consumed parts of his body. The Chief Minister announced a meeting with ministers and officials to discuss the issue and assured strict action against illegal resorts in forest areas.
- Deceased Farmer
- Danda Naika (also known as Swamy), 58
- Location of Incident
- Haleheggodilu village, Saragur taluk, Mysuru district, Karnataka (Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary)
- Date of Incident
- Friday
- Previous Incident for Victim
- Survived an elephant attack approximately eight months prior.
- Recent Fatalities
- Third death reported from the region due to tiger attacks in recent months. Second such incident in Mysuru district within 15 days prior to this report.
