Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Tiger Attack in Balaghat: Farmer Killed, Villagers Fearful
A farmer named Sewak Ram was attacked and killed by a tiger in a forest area.
The attack happened at night when he was heading home after taking care of his animals.
He was injured in the neck and face, but managed to alert other farmers who scared the tiger away.
He was taken to the hospital, but sadly, he passed away.
The government is providing financial help to his family.
This is not a new problem; this is the fifth time a person has died from a tiger attack in this area in the last eight months.
The villagers are now scared and don't go outside after dark because tigers have been seen in the area for the last six months.
A 61-year-old farmer was killed by a tiger in Madhya Pradesh.
The attack occurred in the Katangi forest circle.
The farmer was returning home after grazing his cattle.
The villagers are living in fear due to the tiger's presence.
The incident marks the fifth death in the district due to tiger attacks in eight months.
- Who
- Sewak Ram, a 61-year-old farmer.
- What
- A tiger attacked and killed Sewak Ram.
- When
- Late Thursday night.
- Where
- Katangi forest circle in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The tiger entered human settlements in search of prey, with increased incidents during the rainy season.
- Victim
- Sewak Ram, 61-year-old farmer
- Location
- Katangi forest circle, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh
- Incident
- Tiger attack
- Injuries
- Neck and face
- Financial Aid
- Rs 8 lakh promised to the family
- Recent Deaths
- Fifth death in eight months due to tiger attacks