Tiger attacks woman in Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh

A tiger attacked a woman in the Dharmapur Range of Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Bahraich, causing deep wounds on her head and neck, forest officials said.

Kuraisha Bano (40) from Harkhapur village was working in the fields when the tiger jumped out of a nearby bush and attacked her. Hearing her cries, villagers rushed to the spot and scared away the tiger by setting off firecrackers, officials said.

Bano was rushed to the community health center in Motipur, from where she was referred to Bahraich Medical College for advanced treatment, they said.

The incident sparked anger among the villagers, who protested and accused the forest officials of arriving late.

Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Suraj confirmed the attack and said immediate financial assistance has been provided to the victim as per SOPs.

The woman’s condition is now stable, the DFO said.

Three teams have been deployed to check the area for tiger activity. Camera traps have been installed and instructions have been given to use a cage if necessary to catch the big cat, Mr Suraj said.

People living in the area have been urged to remain vigilant and avoid going to the fields alone, especially at night, forest officials said.