A woman was killed after being dragged into a river in the Sundarbans mangrove forest by a crocodile. The incident occurred while she was illegally collecting ‘renu pona’ – juvenile shrimp fry – a practice prohibited by authorities due to conservation concerns. Despite the ban, residents of villages bordering the forest routinely collect the fry, either evading authorities or through alleged collusion with officials. The woman’s death highlights the dangers associated with this illegal activity and the ongoing challenges in enforcing conservation regulations within the Sundarbans. Authorities have reiterated warnings against entering the river for shrimp fry collection. This incident raises questions about the effectiveness of current measures to protect both the endangered species and local communities. The area is known to be inhabited by a significant crocodile population.