Maneater tiger ‘Bajirao’ rescued from MP forest | India News

Bajirao, a five-year-old male tiger who gained notoriety for attacking villagers, was rescued from forests of Seoni district by Madhya Pradesh forest department staff and transferred to a secure facility Saturday, reports P Naveen.The tiger allegedly attacked and killed a tribal man, Sumit Pandare, 18, a resident of Bawanthadi village on Friday while he ventured into the forest for cattle grazing. The incident sparked protests by villagers who blocked NH-44 for several hours. A camera trap installed near the site confirmed Bajirao’s presence.Forest officials confirmed this was the second incident involving Bajirao. Last Nov, another youth from Bawanthadi village was killed in a similar attack. Over the past month, forest staff reported several encounters in which the tiger charged at both villagers and patrolling personnel.