A man in Nepal was found dead in the jungle with his head missing, leading authorities to suspect that a tiger might have attacked him. Krishna Prasad Sharma’s body was discovered after he failed to return from a trip to collect food for his cattle in the Adhabhar forest. The police launched an investigation into the incident.
Tiger attacks in Nepal have been a cause for concern, with nearly 40 deaths and 15 injuries reported between 2019 and 2023. The Nepalese government acknowledges these incidents, but local communities claim that the actual numbers are higher and that such attacks are increasing.
Nepal’s prime minister expressed worries about the rising tiger population in the country, attributing it to successful conservation efforts. The tiger population in Nepal has significantly grown, from 121 to 355 Bengal tigers between 2010 and 2022, due to anti-poaching measures and the establishment of wildlife corridors.
Despite the conservation success, there has been a surge in fatal tiger attacks, prompting calls for action to prevent further human casualties. The prime minister suggested the possibility of gifting tigers to other countries to control the population. The global tiger population has drastically declined over the past century due to deforestation and poaching, with only around 5,600 wild tigers remaining in various countries including Nepal, China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Russia.