{
  "id": 6225752,
  "title": "Tiger Spotted Crossing Road Near Bhopal, Drones & Dog Squad Deployed To Trace Big Cat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/tiger-spotted-crossing-road-near-bhopal-drones-dog-squad-deployed-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T03:32:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/tiger-spotted-crossing-road-near-bhopal-drones-dog-squad-deployed-to-trace-big-cat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh experienced a scare on Sunday night as reports emerged of a full-grown tiger crossing the Obaidullaganj toll barrier road. The incident was captured on video by four-wheeler drivers, quickly spreading across media. Forest officials responded to the situation by deploying a massive search effort on Monday. Drones and a dog squad were utilized to track the elusive big cat, but the tiger remained at large by late Monday evening. The tiger is believed to have originated from the Ratapani Tiger Reserve, leaving villagers in the nearby areas on edge with heightened anxiety. So far, only pug marks have been discovered, hinting that the animal moved toward an industrial complex area. The drone scans and dog squad's assistance have so far been unsuccessful in locating the tiger. Forest officials emphasize their commitment to tracing the animal, stating that all efforts are underway. The tiger's presence near the Obaidullaganj toll barrier creates a significant concern due to the proximity of numerous human settlements and villages. Authorities fear the tiger's proximity to human habitation and livestock could result in dangerous consequences.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A full-grown tiger was spotted walking on Obaidullaganj toll barrier road area on Sunday night. The four-wheeler drivers made video of it. On Monday, forest officials launched a massive drive to trace the tiger. Drones and dog squad were used to search the tiger but forest officials could not find it till late Monday evening. Sources said that the tiger was likely to from…",
  "key_points": [
    "Full-grown tiger crossed Obaidullaganj toll barrier road in Bhopal.",
    "Forest officials deployed drones and dog squad for tiger tracking.",
    "Tiger believed to have originated from Ratapani Tiger Reserve."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The tiger's presence near human settlements and villages heightens anxiety and poses a threat of dangerous consequences, prompting forest officials to intensify search efforts to trace the animal.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}