Overview

• An adult Royal Bengal tiger was killed and mutilated by over 1,000 villagers in Golaghat district, Assam, on May 22, 2025.
• Villagers armed with traditional weapons accused the tiger of being a man-eater after it allegedly killed a man and preyed on livestock.
• Authorities recovered the tiger's carcass, missing body parts such as legs, teeth, and portions of skin, which were taken as trophies.
• A case has been registered, one suspect has been arrested, and investigations are ongoing to identify others involved in the killing.
• The incident highlights ongoing human–tiger conflicts in Assam, where conservation efforts clash with local safety concerns.