Lucknow, April 18 -- In the serene stretches of Pilibhit district, a menacing spectre looms large, instilling fear among locals and disrupting the democratic fervour as citizens hesitate to tread the paths, wary of lurking tiger threats that cast a pall over the electoral process.
Tragedy struck on April 8 when a tiger claimed the life of farmer, Bhole Ram, near Puraini Deep Nagar village, sending shockwaves through the community. Outraged, villagers demanded both protection, and compensation for the bereaved family.
The next day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Puranpur area, espousing the cause of Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Jitin Prasada and expressing intentions to showcase the splendor of the Pilibhit Tiger Res...