India News | Environment Minister Condoles Death of Woman Forest Guard in Tigress Attack
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday condoled the death of a woman forest guard in an attack by a tigress in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district, and hailed the frontline heroes of the forest department for doing a great job despite risks.
New Delhi, Nov 21 (PTI) Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday condoled the death of a woman forest guard in an attack by a tigress in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district, and hailed the frontline heroes of the forest department for doing a great job despite risks.
“Deeply saddened by the demise of Smt Swati Dumane. Our forest frontline heroes are doing a great job, fraught with risks. My condolences to Smt Dumane's family. May her soul rest in eternal peace. Om Shanti,” the minister tweeted.
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Dumane was killed by a tigress in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve on Saturday morning while she was conducting a survey along with three other personnel to determine the number of tigers there, according to officials.
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