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Bareilly (UP), July 12
Two people were killed by a tiger in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, officials said on Monday.
Kanhai (25), Sonu (25) and Monu were attacked by the big cat on the Ghungrai-Diuria road in the forest on Sunday, Pilibhit Tiger Reserve Deputy Director Naveen Khandelwal said.
While Monu managed to climb a tree and save himself, the other two were mauled to death on the spot, he said.
The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examination, Khandelwal said, adding that assistance will be given to their families. PTI
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