In a shocking incident, over 1,000 villagers in Assam’s Golaghat district brutally killed a Royal Bengal tiger, claiming it had attacked livestock and posed a threat to human lives. The mob, armed with machetes and spears, dismembered the animal, taking body parts as trophies before authorities arrived.
Forest officials confirmed that the tiger died from sharp weapon injuries, not gunshots. The incident has raised serious concerns about wildlife conservation, as this marks the third tiger killing in Assam this year. Authorities have registered a case, and at least one person has been arrested, with further investigations underway.
Local MLA Mrinal Saikia condemned the act, emphasizing the need for coexistence between humans and wildlife. Conservationists have called for stricter enforcement of laws protecting endangered species.
