A woman died in Bardiya after she was attacked by a tiger on Thursday.

Manisha Rokaya of Hasnapur of Baijanath Rural Municipality-8 was killed after being mauled by a feline inside the Janachetana Community Forest in Bathua, police said.

The victim was walking in the forest with Bansgadhi Municipality-4 local Kailashpati Tharu when the incident took place, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Tulsiram Aryal.

Tharu managed to escape unharmed.

Further investigation into the matter is underway.