Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Protest Follows Fatal Tiger Attack at Jaipur Wildlife Park
Sugna Devi was a 42-year-old worker at a wildlife park in Jaipur.
She and six other women went into a tiger enclosure to cut grass and clean.
A tiger named Shivaji was reportedly allowed out while they were still inside.
Most of the women escaped by running, climbing a fence or hiding in a tree.
Sugna tried to climb the enclosure mesh, but the tiger pulled her down and killed her.
Forest officials later calmed the tiger and helped the other workers.
Sugna’s family and villagers protested because they said she was the family’s main earner.
They want more money, jobs for her children and action against anyone responsible.
Officials offered Rs 10 lakh and employment support, but investigations into possible negligence are continuing.
Sugna Devi, 42, was fatally mauled by tiger Shivaji at Nahargarh Biological Park on Wednesday morning.
She and six other women had entered enclosure 16 for grass-cutting and cleaning work.
Witnesses alleged that a safety gate was opened while the workers were still inside.
Forest officials tranquilised the tiger, rescued the other workers and recovered Sugna’s body.
Villagers demanded Rs 1 crore, jobs for Sugna’s children and legal action, while officials launched inquiries.
- Who
- Sugna Devi, a 42-year-old woman worker, was killed by tiger Shivaji; six other women were reportedly present.
- What
- Sugna Devi was fatally mauled after a tiger entered or was released into enclosure 16 while workers were inside.
- When
- Wednesday morning, at about 9 a.m.; one account said the women had also entered the enclosure on Tuesday.
- Where
- Enclosure 16 at Nahargarh Biological Park in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
- Why
- The women had entered to cut grass and perform cleaning work; authorities are investigating whether a gate was opened without confirming that they had left.
Family and Villagers
Forest Officials and Authorities
Responsibility for the attack
Family and Villagers
Family members and villagers alleged that a staff member opened the safety or enclosure gate without knowing the workers were inside and demanded action against those responsible.
Forest Officials and Authorities
Officials acknowledged possible negligence and ordered inquiries into whether safety procedures were followed, but said responsibility should not be assigned before the investigation is complete.
Compensation
Family and Villagers
Protesters rejected the offered amount and demanded Rs 1 crore, saying Sugna was the family’s main or sole earner and that her husband is disabled or recovering from severe electrocution burns.
Forest Officials and Authorities
Officials said Forest Department rules provide Rs 10 lakh to the deceased worker’s dependants and that the compensation process had begun.
Employment support
Family and Villagers
The family demanded government jobs for Sugna’s two children, according to the protest account.
Forest Officials and Authorities
Officials and the local MLA said discussions were focused on contractual employment; reports differ on whether one dependent or both children would receive such support.
- Victim
- Sugna Devi, aged 42
- Tiger
- Shivaji
- Location
- Enclosure 16, Nahargarh Biological Park, Jaipur
- Workers present
- Sugna and six other women were reportedly inside
- Family demands
- Rs 1 crore compensation, government jobs for her two children, an FIR and legal action
- Official offer
- The Forest Department offered Rs 10 lakh in financial assistance and contractual employment support; reports differ on whether this was for one dependent or both children
- Investigation
- A departmental inquiry and police inquiry were launched; Guard Hansa was detained for questioning
