Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Tiger Kills Cows, Schools Closed in East Godavari
A young tiger entered a village in East Godavari district and killed three cows.
Forest officials are tracking the tiger and have set up cameras.
Schools in the area are closed on Monday to keep children safe.
People are advised to stay in groups and keep their areas well-lit at night.
The officials are working to ensure the safety of everyone in the village.
A 4-5-year-old male tiger killed three cows in Torredu village, East Godavari district.
Forest officials have spotted the tiger's pugmarks and installed 11 cameras to track its movements.
Schools in Korukonda, Seethanagaram, and Rajamahendravaram Rural mandals are closed on Monday.
Residents are advised to stay in groups and keep their areas well-lit at night.
Forest officials suspect the tiger may be hiding in maize crops in the area.
- Who
- A 4-5-year-old male tiger and forest officials
- What
- The tiger killed three cows, and schools were closed as a precaution
- When
- The incident occurred on Saturday night, and the holiday is on Monday
- Where
- Torredu village in Rajanagaram mandal, East Godavari district
- Why
- To ensure the safety of students and residents due to the tiger's presence
- Location
- Torredu village, Rajanagaram mandal, East Godavari district
- Date of Incident
- Saturday night
- Number of Cows Killed
- 3
- Tiger's Age
- 4-5 years
- Number of Cameras Installed
- 11
- Affected Mandals
- Korukonda, Seethanagaram, Rajamahendravaram Rural
- Holiday Declared
- Monday
