DAMAULI, Nov 17: The family of four-year-old Ranjita Lamsal, who died in an attack by a cheetah, has received financial support from local authorities.
A resident of Chisapani in ward no. 4 of Bhanu municipality, Ranjita was playing outside her home when she was attacked by the wild animal. Seriously injured, she was declared dead at arrival at the Damauli hospital.
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The Tanahu Division Forest Office and Bhanu municipality jointly provided Rs. 50,000 as early relief support to Sarawasti Lamsal, mother of Ranjita. Ranjita’s father is reportedly abroad on a foreign employment.
As per the relief guidelines concerning damage by wildlife, the family of the dead received a maximum of Rs. One million in compensation. And the necessary process has begun to provide that amount to the family, Forest Officer Kedar Baral said. RSS
