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3-Year-Old Boy Carried Off by Tiger in Dumoda, Ranthambore Reserve
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 08:02 AM
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A three‑year‑old boy playing in his courtyard in Dumoda village, Rajasthan, was seized by a tiger from the Faludi range of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and later found dead on a nearby hill.
A three‑year‑old child named Dilkhush was playing in the courtyard of his home in Dumoda, a village that falls under the Faludi range of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, when a tiger approached and lifted him away in front of his mother. Forest officials said the animal carried the boy a short distance before it was seen retreating toward the nearby hills.
Rescue teams from the reserve, along with local police, arrived at the scene within minutes. After a brief search, they located the child's body on a hill overlooking the village and recovered it for the family. The incident has prompted an immediate lockdown of the surrounding area while authorities assess the tiger's movements.
The Ranthambore reserve, known for its high tiger population, has recorded several human‑wildlife encounters in recent years. Officials reiterated the need for villagers to remain vigilant, avoid venturing near forest edges after dusk, and report any sightings of tigers promptly.
An investigation is underway to determine whether the tiger involved was a known resident or a transient animal, and to evaluate any gaps in the existing safety protocols.
Rescue teams from the reserve, along with local police, arrived at the scene within minutes. After a brief search, they located the child's body on a hill overlooking the village and recovered it for the family. The incident has prompted an immediate lockdown of the surrounding area while authorities assess the tiger's movements.
The Ranthambore reserve, known for its high tiger population, has recorded several human‑wildlife encounters in recent years. Officials reiterated the need for villagers to remain vigilant, avoid venturing near forest edges after dusk, and report any sightings of tigers promptly.
An investigation is underway to determine whether the tiger involved was a known resident or a transient animal, and to evaluate any gaps in the existing safety protocols.