In a bid to help the family of the female forest guard who was killed by famous tigress Maya on November 20, the Forest Department has requested people to come forward and help her family. People working in the conservation field, however, feel that similar help should be given to the family of the forest chowkidar who was stabbed to death by teakwood smugglers at Gadchiroli a few weeks ago. 

Executive Director of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation Dr Jitendra Ramgaokar, in an appeal on November 23, stated, “In an extremely unfortunate turn of events, one of our forest guards working in Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Late Smt Swati Dhumane, has lost her life in a sudden attack by wild tiger in core area of the tiger reserve while discharging her duty. She is survived by her husband and four-year-old daughter Aaroshi. Forest Department, Maharashtra, is trying its best to help the family by providing regular employment and financial assistance with all provisions available at its disposal. However, considering the inadequacy of the support garnered at the moment, and to ensure bright future for the young girl, Aaroshi, who has lost her mother at such a tender age, we appeal individuals and organisations to contribute for the welfare of the family of Smt Swati Dhumane, who made supreme sacrifice for the cause of conservation of forest and wildlife.”