Adilabad/Kumram Bheem Asifabad: A tiger scare has gripped parts of Bheemapur mandal after locals reported spotting pugmarks near agricultural fields and a hillock on Thursday.
Residents of Bheempur Arli (T) village said they noticed fresh pugmarks on the outskirts of the village. The sighting triggered concern among farmers who depend on the fields for their livelihood.
A farmer reportedly raised an alarm after noticing the signs of the tiger in his field. Locals said the animal had allegedly entered the area after killing a wild boar before moving towards the forest.
Farmers have urged the Forest Department to track the animal and take measures to divert it away from populated areas.
Tiger May Have Crossed Penganga River From Maharashtra
Forest officials said the tiger may have moved towards the forests of Arli (T) and Gunjala villages from Maharashtra’s Tipeshwar Tiger Reserve.
Officials suspect that the animal could have crossed the Penganga River while searching for a new territory.
The Forest Department has deployed animal trackers to monitor the tiger’s movements. CCTV camera traps have also been installed at strategic locations to identify its route.
Officials have advised villagers and farmers to remain cautious and avoid venturing into isolated agricultural fields.
Tiger Pugmarks Reported in Chintalamanepalli
Meanwhile, residents also reported finding tiger pugmarks between Adipelli and Dabba villages in Chintalamanepalli mandal.
The reported movement has caused concern among farmers, who said they were afraid to enter their fields for agricultural work.
Residents have appealed to Forest Department officials to locate the tiger and prevent any possible human-animal conflict.
They recalled that a woman was killed by a tiger while harvesting cotton at Easgaon village in 2024, increasing fears among farmers working in the area.
Officials Track Tiger Movement Through Camera Traps
Forest officials said another tiger from Maharashtra’s Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve had reportedly strayed into the forests of Sirpur (T).
The animal is believed to have subsequently moved into Chintalamanepalli through the Kadamba forests.
Officials have deployed CCTV camera traps to track the animal and determine its movement.
They have advised farmers to move in groups and make noise while removing weeds or carrying out other activities in cotton fields.
The Forest Department has urged residents to remain alert and immediately inform officials if they spot the tiger or notice fresh pugmarks.
Authorities are continuing efforts to track the tiger and prevent any human-animal conflict in the affected villages.
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