Man killed by tiger in Chanda

A 70-year-old man was allegedly killed by a tiger in the forest of Chandrapur district, an official said on Tuesday.

Forest officials recovered the partially eaten body of Maroti Pendore, a resident of Khamabada village, from the Rajura forest area of Central Chanda division, the official said.

The victim had ventured into the forest to collect some wood to build a fence for his farm, when the big cat allegedly attacked him, he said.

While the deceased''s body has been sent for post mortem, the officials have collected swab samples and pug marks from the spot, he added.

A case has been registered and further investigations are underway, said chief conservator of forest of Chandrapur Territorial Circle N R Pravin.