Gadchiroli, Nov. 3 -- A 68-year-old man was killed in a tiger attack in Dindvi village of Etapalli taluka in Gadchiroli district, taking the toll from tiger attacks in the Jarawandi area to three and triggering fresh anger among local residents, police said today.
The deceased was identified as Sadashiv Dugga, who had gone to graze his bullocks in an agricultural field on Monday afternoon. Around 4 pm to 5 pm, a tiger reportedly hiding in the area suddenly pounced on him, killing him on the spot.
The animal subsequently dragged his body nearly 500 metres, leaving it severely mutilated.
Dindvi village is located around five kilometres from Jarawandi. Dugga is survived by his wife, two daughters, a son and grandchildren.
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