Lakhimpur (UP), Nov. 15 -- An elderly man, Chandrika Prasad (65), was killed in a tiger attack near Vrindavan Colony in Sampoorna Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, officials confirmed on Saturday. The incident sparked anger and protests among local residents.
According to the family, Chandrika Prasad had gone to his fields around 8 pm on Friday. When he did not return for over an hour, his family members, along with neighbours, launched a search using torches and sticks. During the search, they found his slippers in the field, which led them further into the area.
About a kilometre from the house, the family discovered the partially eaten remains of the victim, confirming a tiger attack. The incident site showed clear signs of animal movement, and ...