Madhya Pradesh government increases compensation amount to Rs 25 lakh for people killed in wildlife attacks
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Compensation for human death in wildlife attack has been increased by Madhya Pradesh government from 8 lakh rupees to 25 lakh rupees.
The Madhya Pradesh government made this announcement a day following an elephant trampled two men to death near the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Umaria district.
Increased compensation of 25 lakh rupees each would be provided to the families of the two persons who were killed in elephant attacks in Umaria, said Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
Two villagers were killed at Devra village and Brahe village by an elephant near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Recently, this tiger reserve was in news over the deaths of 10 elephants.
Bandhavgarh is known for Evergreen Sal forest and Mixed forest.
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is located in the eastern Satpura hills of Umaria & Katni Districts.
