2 killed, 1 injured in tiger attack in UP's Pilibhit

Two people were killed and one sustained injuries after a tiger attacked them in the forest area near Ghungrai-Diuria road in Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh.

While speaking to ANI, Pilibhit superintendent of police, Kirit Kumar Rathod said, "A total of three people were attacked by a tiger in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit. While two of them were killed, one has sustained some injuries."

"Victims were traveling on a bike at night. Upon witnessing a tiger nearby, one of them managed to climb up a tree while the other two died. Bodies have been sent for post mortem," said Rathod.

Further probe in the matter is underway.

( With inputs from ANI )

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