Chandrapur, May 22 -- Four women were killed in a tiger attack while collecting tendu leaves in the forested area of Maharashtra's Chandrapur district on Friday, May 22.

The attack occurred in Sindewahi taluka, within the Gunjewahi-Pawanpar forest belt, and has since triggered fear and anger among villagers. According to local reports, 13 women ventured into the forest early in the morning to collect tendu leaves, as it is a major source of seasonal income for many families in the region.

The women were reportedly busy collecting leaves while the tiger lurked behind the dense bushes inside the forest, when he ambushed them at around 8 am.

Four die on spot

While the four women died on the spot, the others ran out of the forest, screami...