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Temple Caretaker Killed in Third Tiger Attack at Ranthambore Fort

Authorities have restricted access to Ranthambore Fort, evaluating tiger relocations after residents blocked roads in protest of three fatal attacks.

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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.