Overview

• On June 9, a 60-year-old temple caretaker was mauled to death in Ranthambore Fort, the third fatal tiger attack in under two months following earlier deaths of a boy and a forest ranger.
• Villagers blocked the Sawai Madhopur–Kundera road and staged sit-ins demanding compensation and stricter safety protocols for those living near the reserve.
• The Forest Department issued an advisory on June 8 restricting entry to Ranthambore Fort and closed nearby temples after reports of increased tiger movements.
• Wildlife experts warn that baiting tigers near Jogi Mahal may have habituated cubs to human presence, contributing to their aggressive behavior.
• Authorities have collected DNA samples from the scene to identify the tiger involved and are considering relocating the cubs suspected to be linked to the attacks.