A serene morning on the banks of a river in Rajasthan turned into a scene of unimaginable horror this week, as a 65-year-old woman was killed in a vicious crocodile attack.
The victim, identified as Amrita Devi, was fetching water from the Jawai River in the district of Pali when the reptile struck. Local authorities and forest officials launched a desperate search operation after she was dragged underwater.
A Community in Mourning
Devi's body was discovered later, bearing the tragic marks of the attack. The incident has sent shockwaves through the close-knit community, where daily life is intrinsically linked to the river.
"This is a devastating loss for the family and our village," a local resident was quoted as saying. "The river is our lifeline, but now it also fills us with fear."
Growing Human-Wildlife Conflict
This tragic event is not an isolated incident. It highlights the escalating tension between humans and wildlife in the region, where habitat encroachment is forcing dangerous encounters.
Local officials have acknowledged the increasing frequency of such conflicts and are urging residents to exercise extreme caution near water bodies known to be crocodile habitats.
Forest department teams have been deployed to the area to monitor the situation and attempt to locate the specific crocodile responsible for the attack.
