Two people were killed in tiger attacks near Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) in the last two days taking the toll to 13 this year. A farmer, Tasleem Ahmed (28), was mauled by a tiger on Monday afternoon in Jehanabad area of Pilibhit. (HT Photo)A tiger has reportedly strayed from the forest area and has moved to the sugarcane fields adjacent to the PTR. Read more: School shut in Pilibhit as fear of tiger on the prowl looms largePilibhit forest was recognised as a tiger reserve in 2014 and over 50 tigers are estimated to populate the forest. The forest officials have proposed a plan to build electric fencing in the reserve but work is yet to begin.

Source: Hindustan Times August 10, 2017 09:22 UTC