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Mysuru: Nine people have died in the last ten months in the Mysuru territorial forest division due to attacks by elephants and tigers.

Five people have been killed near Uttarakhand's Corbett Tiger Reserve in the past two months, highlighting the increasing fatal encounters with the big cats due to their high density in the region. The tiger population in the reserve is the highest in the country, posing a challenge for habitat management. India's tiger population increased by 6.74% to 3,167 in 2022, with the Corbett Tiger Reserve having the largest population of 319 tigers. The loss of wildlife corridors around the reserve has been flagged as a concern. | Latest News India

India News: A total of 302 people died in tiger attacks in the country over the last five years with Maharashtra accounting for over 55 per cent of these deaths.

Authorities have enlisted the help of villagers and tribal committee members to prevent people from entering forest areas in Bandipur and Nagarhole tiger reserves after multiple tiger attacks. The support of village committee members is crucial for conservation activities. Stay updated on the rescue operation to track down the tiger.

Forest officials announced a compensation of ₹15 lakh to the grieving family and assured them of further government support | Latest News India