Overview
- Head Constable Chikseng Manpung was reportedly dragged off his motorcycle on the Roing–Anini road, according to a nearby truck driver's account.
- Two days later, a sub-adult female tiger was found dead with a gunshot wound in the same area, and forest and police teams are examining any connection.
- The Mayodia stretch was sealed, two-wheelers were banned and night travel was curtailed as tranquiliser teams, camera traps and patrols were deployed.
- Officials reported recent sightings of a tigress with three sub-adult cubs near the roadway, with expert teams preparing relocation efforts.
- Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for the family as the deputy chief minister pressed for accountability and residents cited habitat loss.