Tiger Reserves

MANDLA: A 70-year-old tribal man was killed by a tiger in the buffer zone of Kanha Tiger Reserve, officials said on Saturday.

A tiger on Friday mauled to death Raja Ram at the buffer zone close to Khatia forest range of the park, said Kanha Tiger Reserve Field Director JS Chauhan.

He said the deceased's family has been given Rs. 10,000 as immediate relief. They will be given a compensation of around Rs. 4 lakh shortly.

Efforts are being made to drive away the big cat to the core area of the reserve with the help of elephants, Mr Chauhan said.

"The mortal remains of the man were consigned to flames on Saturday after post-mortem," police said.