A farmer was killed in a tiger attack in the Moliyur range of Bandipur Tiger Reserve on Monday.
The victim, who was in his mid-30s, was identified as Balaji Naik of Kaadabeguru in Saragur taluk. Parts of his lower limbs were found to be eaten by the tiger and the distraught family members and local villagers were at the sight grieving over the incident.
Senior officials, including BTR director Ramesh Kumar, reached the spot on receiving information and were confronted by angry villagers.
