Tiger spotted near Malyalapally in Ramagundam mandal

A tiger was sighted on the outskirts of Malyalapally village in Ramagundam mandal, a week after it moved through Medipally opencast mine and Godavari river areas. Forest officials confirmed its presence and advised villagers to remain alert.

Peddapalli: A tiger, which had moved through the Medipally opencast coal mine and along the Godavari river premises a week ago, was sighted on the outskirts of Malyalapally village in Ramagundam mandal on Friday. The animal was reportedly seen by a shepherd, Katheramalla Kumari.

Kumari had taken her sheep for grazing to a nearby forest area located in BPL lands on Friday. The sheep reportedly ran back after hearing the tiger’s roar. On spotting the animal, Kumari fled from the spot and alerted villagers.

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Following information about the incident, forest officials visited the area and found pug marks confirming the presence of the tiger.

The tiger, which had earlier moved near the Godavari river on the outskirts of Lingapur, Medipally OCP and Pamulapeta, is believed to have reached the Malyalapally forest area after passing through the Ramunigundala hillocks.

Forest officials have advised people in surrounding villages to remain alert and avoid visiting agricultural fields alone