Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Tiger Search Intensifies in Karimnagar
A tiger has been spotted in the villages near Karimnagar district, making people scared.
The tiger was seen taking shelter in a maize field and might have moved to nearby hills or Peddapalli district.
The tiger attacked a buffalo, which later died.
Forest officials are using special teams and drone cameras to find the tiger.
They think the tiger might have come from a place far away, like Maharashtra.
People are advised not to go to fields alone at night and to make noise if they have to go out.
Village youth are helping with night patrols.
A male tiger has been roaming the outskirts of Karimnagar district, causing fear among residents.
The tiger was last seen taking shelter in a maize field and may have moved towards nearby hillocks or Peddapalli district.
The tiger's presence was confirmed after it attacked a buffalo, which later died.
Forest officials are using special teams and drone cameras to track the tiger's movement.
Residents have been advised to avoid fields between 5 pm and 7 am and to move in groups with noise.
- Who
- Forest department officials, tracking teams, local residents
- What
- Search for a wandering tiger and safety measures
- When
- Last seen four days ago, search ongoing
- Where
- Bahadur Khanpet and Vedurugatta, Karimnagar district, Telangana
- Why
- To locate and potentially capture the tiger and ensure public safety
Forest Department
Local Residents
Safety Measures
Forest Department
The forest department has issued advisories and deployed special teams with drone cameras to track the tiger and ensure safety.
Local Residents
Residents feel anxious and vulnerable, especially during nighttime, despite the advisories and patrols.
- Location
- Bahadur Khanpet and Vedurugatta, Karimnagar district, Telangana
- Last Seen
- Four days ago
- Possible Directions
- Jagtial or Peddapalli district
- Search Teams
- Tracking teams from Amrabad tiger reserve and special teams with drone cameras
- Tiger's Origin
- Suspected to have traveled from Kawal Tiger Reserve or Maharashtra
- Incident
- Buffalo attacked on December 28, died on January 1
- Advisory
- Avoid fields between 5 pm and 7 am, move in groups, make noise