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According to police, the tiger attacked Maran while he had gone into the forest with his sister to collect firewood.
Guidelines issued by the Forest Department warn people against roaming alone through forest-like areas, including plantations, during the mating season.
The forest department has assured round-the-clock surveillance in the area to allay public fears and ensure swift response in case of any untoward incident, especially during night hours.
Lalaji, however, warned that the protest would be intensified if there was any delay in initiating action by the department.
The tiger had killed a woman on November 24.
The discussions emphasized the urgent need for collective action to address ecological degradation, support farmers, and rethink approaches to tourism to balance human and wildlife needs in Kerala.
The court also mandated that ₹10 lakh be paid as ex gratia compensation for each human life lost in such incidents.
Forest officials have warned two-wheeler riders to remain alert to the presence of wild elephants active in many forest areas and have advised against stopping vehicles to take photographs of the animals.
The damage continues despite local farmers having raised the issue directly with Forest Minister
For the past four years, Tomy has been spending his nights in the tree hut, watching over his fields from 10 pm to 3 am.
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