Archive · 27 May 2025
Tribal Youth Killed in Animal Attack Near Nagarahole
A young man named Harish, who was part of a tribe, was killed by an animal near a tiger reserve.
This happened while he was taking care of his sheep.
The forest department is now searching for the animal and trying to help.
They have given his family some money and are working to provide more.
They've sent out forest officers, set traps, and are using elephants to find the animal.
A tribal youth, Harish, was killed in an animal attack.
The incident occurred on the fringes of the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve.
The forest department launched a search operation to find the animal.
Rs 5 lakh compensation was immediately released to the family.
Additional compensation of Rs 15 lakh is being processed.
- Who
- Harish, a 24-year-old tribal youth, was killed.
- What
- Harish was killed by an animal while grazing sheep.
- When
- Recently, as reported a day after the incident.
- Where
- On the fringes of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in Hunsur taluk.
- Why
- A leopard was prowling in the region and attacked Harish.
- Victim
- Harish, 24 years old
- Location
- Fringes of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve
- Cause of Death
- Animal attack
- Compensation
- Rs 20 lakh total (Rs 15 lakh + Rs 5 lakh)
- Animal Involved
- Likely a leopard