Rishikesh, May 9 (PTI) A leopard killed a woman in Motichur range of Rajaji Tiger reserve here today, police said.

The half-eaten body of 55-year-old Sampatti Devi who was missing since 10.30 am today was recovered from a spot around 60 metres into the forests of Motichur range, Raiwala Police Inspector Mahesh Joshi said.

The woman hailed from Gauhrimafi village, he said. 

This is the 18th such  incident reported from the range in three years, he said.

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