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Sunday, Jul 6, 2025
Officials suspect it could be the same tiger that killed a rubber-tapping worker, Ghafoor, at Kalikavu on May 15.
The tiger emerged from the forest near Kallar and attempted to cross the road but retreated after failing to scale the opposite embankment.
Sunny said this was the first time a tiger had been spotted in the area.
'A tiger lords over a territory that spans 20 to 50 kilometres. Not even a fly can sneak in without me knowing.'
RRT units from Wayanad, Nilambur South, and Nilambur North are deployed in Kalikavu
Dr Arun Zacharia said the tiger is from Silent Valley.
A 60-member team of forest personnel, led by Chief Veterinary Surgeon Dr Arun Zachariah, is deployed for the operation.
The department expects that the wild animal, currently on the prowl, will be tranquillised and captured within two days.
Leopard enters tribal hut in Palakkad, injures child and escapes with pet dog. Locals fear more attacks as fencing fails.
The tragedy sparked a protest by local residents against the Forest Department, with demonstrators bringing Gafoor's body down from the hill.
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