"migrant-tiger"

A tiger straying from Maharashtra has been roaming near villages in Venkatapur mandal, Mulugu, for two weeks, forcing locals to suspend farm work. Forest officials have set camera traps and cages to monitor and capture the big cat.

Sources said that the tigress, named B1, entered the forests of Chittapur and Potyala villages, which witness hunting of wild animals at regular intervals

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

The officials said steps were being taken to track the movement of the tigress, to ensure its safety and to prevent human loss

The tiger moved from Tadoba Andhari Tigers Reserve of Chandrapur in Maharashtra initially entered Kaghaznagar forest division before drifting towards Asifabad division a few weeks ago.