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Woman Worker Killed in Tiger Attack at Jaipur Park
A worker named Sugna Devi was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park in Jaipur.
She and several other women had entered the tiger’s enclosure to cut grass.
The tiger, named Shivaji, came out while they were inside.
The other women escaped by running, climbing fencing or taking refuge in trees.
Forest officials later calmed and controlled the tiger and recovered Sugna’s body.
Villagers protested because Sugna was the main earner for her family.
Officials are investigating whether someone’s mistake caused the tiger to enter the enclosure.
They said her family may receive financial help and a contractual job for one dependent.
Sugna Devi, 42, was fatally mauled by tiger Shivaji at Nahargarh Biological Park.
She had entered enclosure 16 with six or seven women to cut or collect grass.
Witnesses alleged that the enclosure gate was opened while the workers were inside.
Forest officials tranquilised the tiger, recovered Sugna’s body and rescued the other workers.
Villagers demanded action and compensation, while officials launched an inquiry into possible negligence.
- Who
- Sugna Devi, a 42-year-old woman worker, was killed; tiger Shivaji carried out the attack.
- What
- Sugna Devi was fatally mauled after entering a tiger enclosure with other grass-cutting workers.
- Where
- Enclosure number 16 at Nahargarh Biological Park in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
- When
- The attack occurred on Wednesday morning; one account says the women had first entered the enclosure on Tuesday and returned Wednesday to collect grass.
- Why
- The workers had entered the enclosure to cut or collect grass; officials are investigating whether negligence led to the tiger’s release.
Villagers and Family
Officials and Investigators
Responsibility for the attack
Villagers and Family
Villagers and eyewitnesses alleged that an employee opened the enclosure gate without knowing the women were inside and demanded action against negligent officials.
Officials and Investigators
Forest officials acknowledged possible negligence but said no one should be declared guilty before the inquiry is completed.
Compensation
Villagers and Family
Villagers demanded Rs 1 crore, saying Sugna was the family’s sole earning member and that her husband is disabled or recovering from severe electrocution burns.
Officials and Investigators
Officials said Forest Department rules provide Rs 10 lakh to the deceased worker’s dependants and that the assistance process had begun.
Employment support
Villagers and Family
The family sought a government job to support Sugna’s dependants.
Officials and Investigators
Officials and local representatives said discussions were focused on a contractual zoo or park caretaker position.
Key facts
- Victim
- Sugna Devi, aged 42
- Tiger
- Shivaji
- Location
- Enclosure 16, Nahargarh Biological Park, Jaipur
- Workers present
- Six or seven women were reportedly inside the enclosure
- Investigation
- A forest department probe and police inquiry were launched; guard Hansa was detained for questioning
- Official assistance
- The Forest Department said dependants are entitled to Rs 10 lakh in financial assistance
- Additional support under discussion
- Officials said a contractual job for one dependent or for Sugna’s children was being considered
Quotes
Ashish Kumar
District Forest Officer overseeing the investigation
“An initial police inquiry is underway, and Guard Hansa has been detained for questioning. It would be wrong to hold anyone guilty until the investigation is complete.”
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“As we entered the enclosure of tiger Shivaji, who was initially inside a cage, someone opened the cage gate, letting the tiger come out and attack us.”
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Sources
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