Kerala: Indian Cricketer Minnu Mani’s Aunt Dies in Tiger Attack
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Synopsis
A tragic incident in Wayanad, Kerala, resulted in the death of a 45-year-old tribal woman, aunt of cricketer Minnu Mani, after a tiger attack. The event has ignited protests and drew attention to man-animal conflicts in the region.
Key Takeaways
- Aunt of cricketer Minnu Mani killed by a tiger.
- Incident occurred in Mananthavady, Wayanad.
- Victim's family to receive Rs 11 lakh compensation.
- This marks the eighth tiger-related death in Wayanad in the past decade.
- Protests sparked over man-animal conflict concerns.
Wayanad, Jan 24 (NationPress) A 45-year-old tribal woman, who is the aunt of Indian cricketer , tragically lost her life after being attacked by a tiger on Friday in Mananthavady, located in Kerala's Wayanad district.
The victim has been identified as Radha, the spouse of a temporary Forest Watcher.
Expressing profound sorrow over her aunt's passing, Mani stated her desire for justice against the tiger responsible.
Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra conveyed her heartfelt condolences regarding this incident.
Over the past decade, this marks the eighth instance of a fatal tiger attack within the Wayanad district.
Following the news of Radha's death, local residents became agitated and initiated a protest after State Minister of SC/ST O.R. Kelu arrived at the scene.
After extensive discussions, Kelu announced a decision to cull the tiger.
A compensation package of Rs 11 lakh will be granted to Radha's family, with Rs five lakhs disbursed on the same day, according to Kelu.
After negotiations, the protesters agreed to release Radha's body for post-mortem examinations.
The tragic event unfolded when Radha's husband dropped her off at a main road near a privately owned coffee estate. While she was walking to her workplace, the tiger launched its attack, resulting in her untimely death.
Notably, the topic of man-animal conflict throughout Kerala, especially in regions adjacent to forests, has emerged as a pressing concern. This latest incident occurred shortly after the Kerala Assembly engaged in a heated debate concerning this critical issue.
Leader of Opposition V. D. Satheesan criticized Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for not adequately addressing this serious matter, highlighting that the number of man-animal conflicts surged from 6,341 in 2019-20 to 9,838 in 2023-24.
On Saturday, Satheesan plans to initiate a 10-day protest rally advocating for the rights of hill district farmers to resolve their challenges. This rally will commence in the hilly region of Kannur and conclude in the state capital district.
