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Farmer Injured in Suspected Tiger Attack in Pilibhit
- •A 22-year-old farmer named Mahendra Pal was injured in an alleged tiger attack while working in a field in Pilibhit district.
- •Villagers rushed to help after hearing his cries, driving the animal away by shouting and using sticks.
- •Pal was rushed to the community health centre in Puranpur via ambulance and is currently receiving treatment.
- •Divisional Forest Officer Bharat Kumar stated that an investigation is underway to confirm if a tiger was responsible for the attack.
- •Local residents noted that the area is sensitive due to frequent tiger movements and previous attacks.
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A 22-year-old farmer named Mahendra Pal was injured in an alleged tiger attack while working in a field in Pilibhit district. Villagers rushed to his aid and drove the animal away, after which he was taken to the community health centre in Puranpur for treatment.
Divisional Forest Officer Bharat Kumar confirmed the incident but stated that the department is yet to establish whether a tiger was actually responsible for the attack. An investigation will be conducted to determine which animal attacked the farmer.
Yes, villagers reported that the area around the incident site is sensitive due to frequent tiger movement. On November 12, 2025, a 45-year-old resident of Patabojhi village named Chhote Lal was allegedly attacked by a tiger at the exact same spot, and a farmer from a nearby village also previously died in a tiger attack.
