MAHENDRANAGAR, KANCHANPUR - Fear has gripped the residents of Bhimdatta Municipality Ward No. 3 for the past 15 days as a wild tiger continues to roam near human settlements. Despite intensified efforts by security forces and wildlife technicians, the animal remains at large.
High-Tech Search Operation To locate the feline, authorities have integrated modern technology into their search manual. Nature Guide Bishnu Prasad Paneru is leading a specialized team utilizing drone cameras to monitor the dense forests and agricultural fields surrounding the village. The aerial surveillance aims to pinpoint the tiger's exact location without putting search teams at immediate risk.
Impact on Daily Life Local residents report that the tiger is most active during the twilight hours—early morning and late evening. This has severely disrupted daily life:
- Education: Parents are afraid to send children to school.
- Livelihood: Farmers are unable to graze cattle or work in the fields.
- Safety: Evenings have become restricted, with villagers staying indoors behind locked doors.
Official Advisory Security agencies and the District Forest Office have urged citizens to remain highly vigilant. Residents are advised to move only in groups, keep surroundings well-lit, and immediately report any sightings. Authorities have assured the public that all necessary measures are being taken to dart and relocate the tiger safely to a protected area.