Overview

• A seven-year-old boy was killed by a tiger near the Trinetra Ganesh Temple in Ranthambore on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
• The attack happened in the Amrai Forest area as the boy was walking with his parents and grandfather after visiting the temple.
• Eyewitnesses reported that the tiger dragged the child into the forest and remained nearby for an extended period before officials intervened.
• Forest and police officials quickly closed off routes, scared the tiger away, and recovered the child's body, which was transported to the district hospital’s morgue.
• The incident underscores ongoing challenges in managing human-wildlife interactions in areas where natural habitats overlap with cultural landmarks.