Body of missing tribal man found partially devoured in Karnataka forest
The Hindu
Forest Department officials say the deceased ventured into the forest to collect firewood.
The discovery of a partially devoured body of a 50-year-old man in Bandipur Tiger Reserve on December 11 has raised suspicion among Forest Department officials that he might have been attacked by a tiger when he ventured into the forest for collecting firewood.
Confirming the incident, Bandipur Tiger Reserve Director Ramesh Kumar said a search was launched after Basavaiah, who belongs to a Jenukuruba tribal group, was reported missing since December 10. His body was found on a hillock in Kundakere range in Jakkahalli beat.
“We had to trek nearly three kilometres to reach the body. The body was found partially devoured. We are trying to ascertain if he was attacked by an animal,” he said.
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