Overview
- As of February 11, the tiger remains localized within about a 5 km zone around the Arepally–Shanigaram hillocks in Koheda mandal.
- Forest officials reported no new attacks on Wednesday after seven cattle were killed in Arepally and Ghanpur over the weekend.
- Thermal drones, camera traps and ground patrols are tracking the animal’s movements, with Pune-based RES-Q experts stationed on site.
- Authorities have advised residents to avoid night travel, move in groups only if necessary, secure livestock inside villages and avoid illegal electric traps, with on-the-spot compensation for cattle losses.
- Officials trace the sub-adult’s route from Maharashtra’s Tipeshwar through Kawal and across the Godavari into Telangana’s non-forest areas, with capture to be considered only if warranted under NTCA standard procedures.