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Two Big Cat Attacks Near Dudhwa Buffer Zone Leave Woman Dead, Man Injured

Officials say species confirmation awaits a post-mortem report.

Overview

  • Usha Devi, 35, was dragged into dense sugarcane near Mahrajnagar on Saturday evening and her mutilated body was recovered Sunday morning.
  • Forest officials said the attacker was likely a leopard or a tiger, but crowded scenes trampled pugmarks and prevented firm identification.
  • Overnight searches used drones, patrol teams are now monitoring the area, and cameras will be set up to identify the animal.
  • Authorities sent the body for post-mortem examination and pledged compensation to the family after the report is issued.
  • In a separate incident near Bela village in the Majhgain range, a 60-year-old man named Wajid sustained back and hand injuries and was discharged after treatment.