Three people sustained serious injuries following the sudden attack of a wild tiger that strayed across the border from India into the Amjhol frontier area under Hatibandha upazila, Lalmonirhat. A goat was also killed during the animal's rampage.
The incident took place on Sunday afternoon near the Amjhol border. The injured individuals have been identified as Sharifa Begum (30), wife of Shahidur Rahman; Afsar Hossain (40), son of the late Monir Hossain; and Nazrul Islam, all residents of Amjhol village.
According to local sources, Sharifa Begum went to a vegetable field to search for her goat in the afternoon when she spotted the wild animal. As she approached her goat, the beast lunged and attacked her. Upon hearing her screams, locals rushed to help, during which the animal attacked and injured two other people. Locals subsequently rescued them and rushed them to the Hatibandha Upazila Health Complex.
Mamun Rahman, Sub-Medical Community Officer at the Hatibandha Upazila Health Complex, stated, "After providing initial first aid, the injured have been transferred to Rangpur Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment."
Confirming the incident, Gotamari Union Parishad Chairman Monabbirul Haque Mona said, "Three people were injured in the wild animal's attack. Upon receiving the news, a representative team from the Forest Department has been working day and night at the scene."
Meanwhile, the 15 Lalmonirhat Battalion BGB stated, "According to local reports, a tiger crossed the Indian border and entered Bangladeshi territory through the Amjhol frontier. Currently, a special patrol team led by the 15 BGB commander is present at the scene and working to bring the situation under control. Law enforcement agencies have confirmed the tiger's location using drone cameras."
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Reported by Md. Golam Mia, Lalmonirhat District Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
