A male tiger from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra has trekked over 400 km across five districts, sparking panic after straying into Yadadri Bhongir. Forest officials confirmed the tiger is searching for a mate, using scent-marking and other signals to attract females.
District Forest Officer Nagini Banu reported that tiger pugmarks were spotted in a cotton field on the outskirts of Parimandal village. She mentioned that the tiger's movements are being monitored using CCTV cameras and animal trackers. The gender and age of the tiger are yet to be determined.