Two injured in tiger attack

Guwahati: Two persons were injured after being attacked by a tiger on the vicinity of the Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Sunday. Rajesh Naidu and Karma Bhumij, residents of a local tea garden, had gone to Bogorijuri South area near the Park to collect firewood where they were attacked by the tiger hiding in the woods, official sources said.

Though both sustained serious injuries, they fought back with sticks and the animal fled. They were first admitted to a local hospital and then shifted to Jorhat Civil Hospital. PTI