Forest officials sound alert after tiger spotted in Jeelugumilli
Officials caution villagers not to go into forest to collect firewood or for agriculture works
Forest officials issued an alert on Sunday after a tiger was reportedly spotted in the Jeelugumilli mandal of Eluru district. Eyewitnesses reported the wild animal moving near Palacherla hamlet, with its presence captured on trap cameras early in the morning. In response to the sighting, officials advised villagers to refrain from entering the forest in search of firewood or conducting agricultural work. They urged residents to avoid going out alone and to refrain from leaving their cattle in the forested areas.
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