Malappuram Collector advises against travel through Gudalur amid hartal

Malappuram District Collector Vinay Goyal has cautioned residents against venturing through Gudalur on August 28, 2026, due to an ongoing hartal triggered by the deaths of two individuals in tiger attacks. The 48-hour hartal commenced on August 27, 2026, with a call for the tiger's capture. Consequently, the region has witnessed disrupted traffic, as no vehicles are permitted to pass through, while shops and businesses remain shuttered.

Travelers from Keralam, particularly those coming from Malappuram to Ooty and Mysuru during the holiday season, are encountering significant challenges. The Collector emphasized that unknowing drivers could cause traffic congestion and other complications. He advised Malappuram residents to steer clear of traveling through Gudalur on the specified dates.