Guwahati, May 22 -- A Royal Bengal Tiger, which had reportedly instilled fear among locals for weeks, was tragically killed by a mob in Dusutimukh village, Golaghat district, Assam, on Thursday.

The adult male tiger was hunted down in the paddy fields of the Bokakhat subdivision, sparking outrage and reigniting debates on human-wildlife conflict.

Assam Forest Department officials confirmed the recovery of the tiger's carcass later in the day, noting that several body parts, including its skin, teeth, ears, and legs, had been removed.

A formal case has been registered, and authorities are actively working to identify and trace the individuals involved in the illegal killing.

"We have registered a case and the police are identifying and...