Assam CM Assures Compensation for Kaliabor Tiger Attack Victim

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed compensation for the family of Basudev Karmakar, a 55-year-old man killed by a tiger near Silghat-Sonari village. The attack, which left only 1.5 kilos of his remains, has sparked outrage.

Locals staged protests at Silghat police post, demanding justice. Threats of blocking NH 37 loom if authorities fail to act. Residents blame the Forest Department for inaction despite years of tiger-related incidents in the region.