Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Tiger Kills Two Calves in Kakinada
A tiger has been causing panic in the Gopalapuram mandal of East Godavari district in Kakinada.
It has killed two calves, one near Bolleru Cheruvu and another at Guddigudem.
The tiger is believed to be hiding on a hill between three villages.
A special team of 60 personnel from the Srisailam Tiger Reserve and the district Hanuman rescue team has been deployed to capture the tiger.
Local residents have been advised to remain cautious.
A tiger has killed two calves in Gopalapuram mandal, East Godavari district, Kakinada.
The tiger is believed to be retracing its route and sheltering on a nearby hill.
A special team of 60 personnel from the Srisailam Tiger Reserve and the district Hanuman rescue team has been deployed to capture the tiger.
Forest officials are using public address systems to alert residents and advise caution.
The tiger killed a calf near Bolleru Cheruvu and another at Guddigudem in the early hours of Wednesday.
- Who
- A tiger
- What
- Killed two calves and is currently on the loose
- When
- Early hours of Wednesday
- Where
- Gopalapuram mandal, East Godavari district, Kakinada
- Why
- The tiger is believed to be retracing its route and sheltering on a nearby hill
Animal Rights Activists
Local Residents
Tiger's Presence
Animal Rights Activists
The tiger should be relocated rather than killed to ensure its safety and conservation.
Local Residents
The tiger poses a threat to human life and livestock, and should be captured or eliminated.
- Location
- Gopalapuram mandal, East Godavari district, Kakinada
- Date
- Wednesday
- Number of Calves Killed
- 2
- Rescue Team
- Special team from Srisailam Tiger Reserve and district Hanuman rescue team
- Number of Personnel Involved
- 60