The sky is partly cloudy. The cold air is reaching deep into the skin. Silence around. Deep in the forest three girls were gathering wood and dry leaves. Maybe there was fear in the heart. But abdominal tension is a different matter! Suddenly… a sky-splitting roar! A huge paw hit the girl's feet! In the end, he went to the dense forest 'Satan'! A man is the 434th victim of a tigress. It's hard to say where the numbers would have been if Jim Corbett's bullet hadn't stopped him at the end. This Manukheko of Kumaon died in 1907. But after a hundred years he is still alive! In the story, in the legend!
It was indeed a strange time. In the 19th century, there was a bloody battle between man and tiger over the rights of the forest. Urban civilization is gradually encroaching on the forest. The 20th century has begun. The people of Kumaon, who were helpless due to the severe torture of cannibals, came out and walked in groups with torches as soon as dusk fell. After killing hundreds of people from Nepal, the 'devil' entered India across the border! Here too he started killing in the same way. Earlier, during his stay in Nepal, the army tried to discipline him. But nothing was gained. After being driven out of Nepal, the cannibals took refuge in Champawat and Pali villages in the country. For four years Harahim panic spread in those villages. And in the surrounding areas too. The government announced the award. Big hunters came. But it was not possible to touch the ticket of very clever and cunning tigress. Local people believed that tigress is not human, she is 'devil'! In fact, this has been seen time and again.
Bengal tiger is a unique wonder of nature! Its power is unmatched. Jaws can weigh over a thousand pounds per square inch! And in the 'big cat' family, they have the longest pedigree. A tiger can drag a victim that weighs twice its own weight for miles! Can run at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour. And most importantly, tigers never forget insults or injuries. When hurt, they retaliate selectively. This power and vengeance made Michelle 'larger than life'!
After killing hundreds of people from Nepal, the 'devil' entered India across the border! Here too he started killing in the same way. Earlier, during his stay in Nepal, the army there tried to discipline him. But nothing was gained.
And it is in this situation that the 'hero' enters this 'narrative'. His name is Jim Corbett. The legendary hunter. He was then thirty-two years old. 'Man-Eaters of Kumaon' was published in 1944. There lies this incredible tale of tiger hunting. Jim Corbett was totally inexperienced then. But he had unwavering courage. He first said that the announced award should be withdrawn. He will kill the tigress. But don't kill the Abla Jiva for money.
When Corbett reached the village of Pali after four days of hot sun and thick jungle, it was eerily silent. People said they were forced to hide inside the house. But there is no water in the house! But the people of Kumaon who patrol the road to Champawat! Sitting at home and listening to its inhuman roar, one does not dare to go out. Corbett realized the situation was dire indeed. He has to do what he has to do quickly. Seeing the footprints of the tigress, he realized that the tiger was not a cub at all. Rather, she is an old woman. Perhaps that is why he chooses humans as easy prey. But later Corbett realized, that was not the only reason. Rather, it had an awkward past behind it.
He met a dumb girl in Champawa. He is not born dumb. In front of his eyes, he saw his sister running away in the depths of the forest 'Satan'! He ran to beg Kakuti again and again. And then he lost the power to speak! While talking to him, news came that the tigress had found her next victim.
Bengal tiger is a unique wonder of nature! Its power is unmatched. Jaws can weigh over a thousand pounds per square inch! And in the 'big cat' family, they have the longest pedigree.
Jim Corbitt entered the dense forest with a rifle. He knew very well that the slightest mistake would cost his life. Because the tigress has become virtually unstoppable. As he was walking, he suddenly felt movement in the bushes. Tigress sitting very close, in the bush! But at that time, the sun is sitting in jute. Darkness is gradually taking over this part of the world. Young Corbett did not feel safe even with a rifle in this situation. He quickly left the forest and came back. He made a specific plan coldly. Waited for sunrise. He took all the villagers to the top of a hill and went to another hill to take shelter himself. When the signal is received, the villagers will play drums and canestas – such was the plan. But before that, the villagers started shouting impatiently.
Corbett quickly lay down in the tall grass. And then the tigress came out from behind the bush… meeting death. Corbett fired without a moment's delay. It was behind him. The second shot missed the target and hit the rock. Corbett saw the tiger's eyes fixed as stone. Fatigue in the body. Perhaps he too was smelling death in his nostrils. So he took a leap to wipe out the 'danger' standing in front of him. Like a death jump. Corbett opened fire. If the bullet had missed the target, the tiger's paw would have crushed its head. But the shot hit the spot. The hot lead came out through the tiger's paw. The 'devil' took refuge behind a rock with a slight shudder… then became still as if forever.
Corbett quickly lay down in the tall grass. And then the tigress came out from behind the bush… meeting death. Corbett fired without a moment's delay.
After examining the tigress, Corbett realized that two of her jaws had been broken by a clumsy poacher. Even then, the life did not leave the body. Instead, he recovered. But it is not possible to catch the prey in that broken jaw. The only way is to catch easy prey. And who is easier prey than people! Villagers came screaming at the dead tigress 'Shaitaan! Satan!' to shout. The family members concluded that it was difficult to keep a straight head after seeing the four-legged animal. Corbett rebuffed them. But in the meantime, the mute young woman has regained her speech after noticing him. After seeing the dead skin of the sister's killer, his tongue regained the language to express himself in excitement!