Malkangiri: Locals in Niliguda village under Podia block of Malkangiri district are in a state of panic after a tiger was allegedly spotted in the nearby forest.
While a purported video of the tiger sighting is going viral on social media, some villagers claim that they have seen tiger footprints in the forest.
The tiger has allegedly killed two to three cattle. Villagers are afraid to venture out of their houses for fear of the tiger.
Malkangiri ACF Lilly Amanatya said that monitoring of the situation is being carried out by the local forester and Kalimela Ranger under the instruction of the DFO.
Further action will be taken after getting any conclusive evidence through the patrolling and technical monitoring.
