Tiger Alert Sparks Fear in Jharkhand Villages

Residents of two villages in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district have been advised to stay indoors after a suspected tiger attack on cattle. The Forest Department is working to confirm the tiger's presence by installing cameras. Precautions are in place to prevent public gatherings in the forest.

An alert has been issued for the residents of Khunti and Tulgram villages in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district following a suspected tiger attack. Officials advised people to stay indoors after cattle carcass was found, which led to suspicions of a tiger being in the vicinity.

The Forest Department reacted swiftly, with Sub-Divisional Officer Vikash Kumar stating that cameras would be installed in the forest to verify tiger presence. The authorities are taking these steps as a precaution ahead of New Year's festivities.

Armored vehicles have been dispatched with public address systems to communicate the stay-indoors advisory until a conclusive determination is made regarding the presence of a tiger.

(With inputs from agencies.)