https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Farmer Killed in Tiger Attack in Maharashtra’s Bhandara District, Villagers Protest

The deceased, identified as 40-year-old Dakram Gopichand Deshmukh, a resident of Khairi/Pat village in Lakhandur tehsil, was reported missing earlier, prompting a search by his family and authorities.
Indian Masterminds Stories

Bhandara: The half-eaten body of a farmer, killed in a suspected tiger attack, was discovered in a field near a village in Bhandara district on Monday morning, sparking protests from local villagers. The deceased, identified as 40-year-old Dakram Gopichand Deshmukh, a resident of Khairi/Pat village in Lakhandur tehsil, was reported missing earlier, prompting a search by his family and authorities.

Deshmukh’s family informed the Lakhandur police and the forest department, which led to a search operation. His body was found in a field, and officials confirmed that tiger paw marks were discovered near the scene, supporting the theory of a tiger attack.

Angry villagers gathered outside the local forest department office, demanding immediate action to capture the tiger responsible and compensation for Deshmukh’s family. The villagers also urged the authorities to set up cages to trap the tiger and prevent further attacks. In the past month, several tiger sightings and incidents involving cattle killings were reported in villages including Gavarala, Dambavirli, and Khairi/Pat, raising concerns about the safety of locals.

In the wake of the attack, the forest department had stepped up patrolling and advised residents to avoid venturing out at night, following the tiger’s repeated cattle kills at multiple locations.

Upon hearing about the tragic incident, Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) Rahul Gawai, a promotee INdian Forest Service (IFS) officer of 2021 batch, and other officials rushed to the scene, alongside a police team led by Sectional Police Officer Manoj Sidam and Inspector Sachin Pawar.

In a gesture of support, Congress MLA Nana Patole visited the family of the deceased in Khairi/Pat village, offering condolences and directing the forest department to take swift action to capture the tiger. The forest department has announced that a cheque for Rs 10 lakh has been handed over to the family, with an additional Rs 15 lakh to be provided in the next phase. Assistant Forest Conservator (ACF) Sanjay Mendhe stated that trap cameras have been installed, and a special team is working to capture the tiger by tranquillizing it.

The tragic death of Deshmukh has further heightened concerns over human-wildlife conflict in the region, with authorities under pressure to ensure both the safety of residents and the welfare of wildlife.


Indian Masterminds Stories
Related Stories
NEWS
Suspended-IAS-Abhishek-Prakash-CM-YOGI
Departmental Inquiry Initiated Against Suspended IAS Abhishek Prakash
GAIL PSU
GAIL Launches ‘GAIL Pankh’ to Support Start-Ups
nmdc resized
NMDC Achieves Record 44.04 MnT Production and Highest-Ever Q4 Sales in FY25
Reserve-Bank-of-India_RBI_resized
RBI Reports 98.21% of Rs 2000 Notes Returned, Only Rs 6,366 Crore in Circulation
NHPC_resized_2
NHPC Begins Commercial Operations for 600 MW at Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project
BEL Bharat Electronics Limited
BEL Achieves Record Rs 23,000 Crore Turnover in FY 2024-25
UPPCS PSC New
UP DPC Meeting to Promote 27 PCS Officers to IAS Cadre; Central Govt Allocates Rs 236 Crore for Home Guard Reimbursement
Surendra-Singh-Yadav IPS
IPS Surendra Singh Yadav Appointed Deputy Inspector General in BSF, Relieved from Chandigarh DGP Post
Videos
Padmapani Bora IRS
The Rise of Assam as India’s Most Exciting Tourist Spot | Exclusive with IRS Padmapani Bora
Sajjan Yadav, IAS
The Policy Maker Who Turned India’s Vaccine Story and UPSC Struggles into Bestsellers
WhatsApp Image 2025-03-21 at 14.33
Training The Cops In Mastering The Technology Used By Criminals
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
Mandana | Anjali Rajoria
How DC Anjali Rajoria is Turning Tradition into Economic Empowerment 
Suspended-IAS-Abhishek-Prakash-CM-YOGI
Departmental Inquiry Initiated Against Suspended IAS Abhishek Prakash
Videos
Padmapani Bora IRS
Sajjan Yadav, IAS
WhatsApp Image 2025-03-21 at 14.33
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT