Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu Hunts Tiger Suspected in Two Nilgiris Deaths
Officials in Tamil Nadu are searching for a tiger near Gudalur.
The tiger is suspected of being involved in the deaths of two people.
Ninety forest workers are taking part in the search.
They have been divided into three teams.
Cameras have been placed in 130 locations to help track the animal.
So far, the cameras have not seen the tiger in those areas.
The forest minister said the government is watching the situation and plans to capture it soon.
A local lawmaker said people are afraid and cannot safely work on their farms.
Tamil Nadu is conducting a large operation to capture a tiger suspected of killing two people in the Gudalur region.
Forest Minister R V Ranjithkumar said the tiger would be captured soon.
Ninety forest personnel have been divided into three specialized search teams.
Camera traps were placed at 130 strategic locations, but no sightings have been reported in those zones.
Udhagamandalam MLA M Bhojarajan said residents fear further attacks and are struggling to tend their farms.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu forest officials, led by Forest Minister R V Ranjithkumar, are searching for the tiger; Udhagamandalam BJP MLA M Bhojarajan raised concerns.
- What
- Authorities are conducting a search and capture operation for a tiger suspected of killing two people.
- When
- The minister discussed the operation on Wednesday during Question Hour in the Assembly.
- Where
- The operation is taking place in the Gudalur region of the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- Officials want to capture the tiger to prevent further loss of human life, while residents are concerned about safety and access to their farms.
Government Response
Local Safety Concerns
How urgently the tiger must be captured
Government Response
Forest Minister R V Ranjithkumar said the government has deployed 90 personnel, set up 130 camera-trap locations and remains committed to capturing the tiger soon.
Local Safety Concerns
Udhagamandalam BJP MLA M Bhojarajan said human lives are at risk, residents are living in fear and people are unable to tend their farms, emphasizing the need for urgent action.
- Suspected animal
- A tiger suspected of killing two people
- Search personnel
- 90 forest personnel
- Search teams
- Three specialized teams
- Camera traps
- Installed at 130 strategic locations
- Camera results
- No sightings have been reported within those camera zones so far
- Location
- Gudalur region, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu
- Government response
- The forest minister said the government is continuously monitoring the situation and expects to capture the tiger soon
