Published 17:18 IST, August 9th 2020

Man killed in tiger attack in Maharashtra

A shepherd has been killed by a tiger in the Bramhapuri forest range in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, an official said on Sunday.

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A shepherd has been killed by a tiger in Bramhapuri forest range in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, an official said on Sunday.

incident occurred on Saturday evening when victim, Annnaji Ku, was grazing cattle, he said, adding that body was spotted by villrs in night.

A total of 18 people have been killed in Chandrapur district so far this year by tigers, official said.

In 2019, 23 people had fallen prey to big cats.

17:18 IST, August 9th 2020