Telangana: Tiger kills two cows, sparking panic in Asifabad villages
A tiger killed two cows in Tiryan mandal forests, sparking panic among villagers. Officials said the tiger, believed to have migrated from Maharashtra, now roams the area. Forest teams have deployed trackers and cameras while advising residents to stay cautious
Kumram Bheem Asifabad: A tiger killed two cows while they were grazing in the forests of Tiryan mandal on Tuesday, triggering panic among villagers in the surrounding areas.
Locals said the tiger mauled the cows to death deep inside the forest. They urged the Forest Department to provide compensation for the cattle loss, saying shepherds and farmers were now living in fear following the attack. They appealed to officials to monitor the tiger’s movement closely to prevent any human casualties.
Forest officials have advised residents of Thoyaguda, Choppidi and Gonduguda villages to remain cautious. They said a tiger that had migrated from Maharashtra had made these forests its habitat and was roaming in the area. Trackers have been deployed and CCTV cameras installed to monitor its movement.
