A Royal Bengal tiger was killed and dismembered by a mob in Assam, India, after it reportedly attacked livestock and posed a threat to villagers. The incident occurred in Golaghat district, where around a thousand people gathered to attack the animal with machetes. Forest officials confirmed the tiger died from sharp wounds, not gunfire. The carcass was later recovered and sent for autopsy.
This marks the third tiger killing reported in Assam this year. Authorities have registered a case, and a local lawmaker condemned the act, calling for strict action against those involved. The tiger was found 20km from Kaziranga National Park, though its origins remain unclear.
Assam's tiger population has risen from 70 in 2006 to 190 in 2019 due to conservation efforts, but human-wildlife conflicts persist due to shrinking habitats.