"asifabad-tiger"

A tiger has been spotted roaming in Rebbena and Tiryani mandals of Kumram Bheem Asifabad, killing cattle. Forest officials are tracking its movement and urging villagers to stay alert and avoid forests.

CCTV cameras were installed, while awareness was created among the villagers.

Chief Wildlife Warden Elusing Meru requested the public to wear face masks for self-protection.

Say the big cat was located near Areguda village, located around 10 kilometres from Easgaon

An adult tiger was seen at a side of the bridge meant for passage of wild animals on NH 363. Some motorists shot a video of the tiger. Motorists said they were frightened by the presence of the tiger at the bridge. The video clip was widely shared on social media platforms.

Forest beat officers Banaiah and Aravind along with tracker Satti had a narrow escape during a sudden confrontation with the tiger which was on the prowl in the forests.

The authorities made their first attempt to catch the male tiger, following complaints from the public over their safety in the month of January last.