Chandrapur, Sept. 16 -- : A 68-year-old cattle grazier was killed in a tiger attack in the Sawali forest range of Maharashtra's Chandrapur district on Wednesday afternoon, forest officials said.
The deceased was identified as Vasudev Laxman Wakudkar, a resident of the Nilsani-Pedgaon area.
He had gone into the forest in the morning to graze his cattle when a tiger, reportedly lying in wait, suddenly attacked him. He died on the spot.
On receiving information about the incident, forest department officials rushed to the spot, conducted a panchnama and initiated further investigation.
The attack has triggered fear among residents of villages located near the forest area.
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