Hyderabad: The forest department has issued an advisory as it roped in special teams to track the tiger moving around the three districts of Jangaon, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, and Siddipet.
Suvarna, PCCF (HoFF) and Chief Wildlife Warden, Telangana Forest Department, said the tiger is currently traversing the Siddipet, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, and Jangaon districts of the state.
In view of it, the forest department issued the following advisory:
- Restrict movement: Avoid venturing outdoors unless necessary, especially during night hours.
- Travel in groups: If travel is required for emergencies, do so only in large groups.
- Farm safety: Farmers are strictly prohibited from setting live electric wires or traps, as these pose a danger to both the tiger and the public.
- Livestock protection: Ensure all cattle are secured in safe shelters. The department confirmed that eight cattle depredation incidents have occurred recently, and on-the-spot compensation will be provided as per established norms.
Meanwhile, specialised Tiger Rescue Teams from Tadoba-Andhari and Pune have been mobilised to assist local authorities in real-time monitoring and assessment.
“As of today (February 6), fresh pugmarks have confirmed the tiger’s presence on the outskirts of Mandelagudem village, Raghunathpally mandal, Jangaon district. The animal is currently navigating a landscape at the junction of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Siddipet, and Jangaon districts.
The Forest Department has placed all Divisional Forest Officers on high alert. Residents in the mandals of Lingala Ghanpur, Raghunathpally, Narmetta, Jangaon, Devaruppula, and Tarigoppula are advised to adhere to the following safety protocols,” Suvarna said.
The official explained that the tiger, which originated from the Pandavkhara Division near Tippeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra, entered Telangana in late November. After spending over two weeks in the core area of the Kawal Tiger Reserve, the animal has continued its dispersal in search of new territory.
“If the situation warrants, capture will be considered under strict NTCA Standard Operating Procedures,” she added.
