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Seven-Year-Old Fatally Mauled by Tiger Near Ranthambore Temple

The tragic attack occurred as the child was returning from prayers, prompting immediate intervention by forest and police officials.

The tiger then sat in the jungle, keeping its paw on the child’s neck for an extended period. After a strenuous effort, the forest officials managed to scare the tiger away and recovered the child’s body. (Representational image)
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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.