Seoni, March 3 A tiger killed a woman and partially consumed her body on Tuesday in the Beharai forest range of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, according to an official.
Anita Chaudhary, the woman, was collecting forest produce with her husband Roopkumar near the Pandharwani village when the animal attacked her around 11 am.
By the time a forest department team reached the spot, the tiger had already consumed a part of her lower body. A large crowd of villagers also gathered, prompting the animal to retreat into the dense forest, said Forest Range Officer Ravi Gedam.
Sub Divisional Officer Anil Kshatriya and others calmed the angry villagers, he said.
The victim's family received immediate assistance of Rs 20,000 and will be compensated after the necessary formalities are completed.
Local people remain fearful due to the presence of the tiger, sources said.
Forest officials have advised people to avoid entering the forest alone.