Madhya Pradesh: 2 women killed separate tiger attacks in Seoni
Two women were fatally attacked by tigers in quick succession on Sunday in Seoni district
Madhya Pradesh: Two Women Killed in Separate Tiger Attacks in Seoni
Theindiapostdaily.com – Two women were fatally attacked by tigers in quick succession on Sunday in Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, within a three-hour timeframe. The incidents sparked outrage in nearby villages and heightened fears for those working outdoors in the region.
The attacks occurred in areas roughly 60 km apart along the Pench-Kanha Tiger Corridor. Seoni houses the Pench Tiger Reserve, while the neighboring districts of Balaghat and Mandla are home to the internationally recognized Kanha Tiger Reserve (KTR).
First Attack Details
The initial incident happened around 11:30 am in the Mau Chandiya Pahadi area, part of the Madhya Pradesh Forest Development Corporation’s Barghat division. Officials reported that a tiger targeted a woman in a field, pulling her into a nearby forest before killing her. The site of the attack is approximately 40 km from the district’s headquarters.
Second Attack Details
Shortly after, a second tiger attack took place at about 1 pm in Jamrapani circle, under the Gorakhpur beat of the Kurai forest range. A tiger killed 55-year-old Shanti Bai Kumre, another local resident. Villagers later discovered her remains in a forest clearing near farmland, about 70 km from the district’s center.
Official Actions
Villagers gathered at both locations, creating tension that delayed immediate post-mortem examinations. Barghat Sub-Divisional Officer Lalit Gathre said authorities are working to restore calm and normalcy. “I was at Dhanoli village under Kurai, while teams from police, forest, and revenue departments were sent to Mau Chandiya Pahadi to address ag
