Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Tiger Sighting Sparks Fear in Mahbubabad Villages
A tiger was seen near some villages in Mahbubabad district, which made people scared.
A young man named Vinod saw the tiger while fishing.
The forest department said they didn't find a tiger right away, but they did find signs that a tiger had been in the nearby Gangaram forest.
They told everyone to be careful, especially in the morning and evening when tigers are most active.
The forest officers are watching the tiger's movements to keep people safe.
They also said not to hurt or bother the tiger, as it's dangerous and against the law.
The department is working hard to make sure both people and the tiger stay safe.
A tiger was spotted near Medikunta Gutta and Polaram village in Mahbubabad district, causing panic among locals.
Forest department officials confirmed tiger movement signs, including pugmarks, in the Gangaram forest region.
Residents were advised to avoid venturing alone into forests, fields, or isolated areas, especially during early morning and late evening hours.
Forest range officer Wajahat Ali issued a safety advisory for residents of Polaram, Gangaram, and surrounding villages, urging them to report any sightings to authorities.
The forest department is continuously tracking the tiger's movement to ensure public safety and prevent human-wildlife conflict.
- Who
- Residents of Polaram, Gangaram, and surrounding villages, Forest department officials, including Forest range officer Wajahat Ali
- What
- Tiger sighting and subsequent panic among locals, forest department issuing safety advisories and tracking the tiger's movement
- When
- First spotted on Sunday, ongoing monitoring and advisories
- Where
- Medikunta Gutta, Polaram village, Kothaguda mandal, Gangaram forest region, Mahbubabad district
- Why
- To ensure public safety and prevent human-wildlife conflict, as tigers are most active during early morning and late evening hours
- Location
- Medikunta Gutta, Polaram village, Kothaguda mandal, Gangaram forest region, Mahbubabad district
- First Sighting
- Sunday, by a youth named Vinod while fishing
- Evidence Found
- Authentic pugmarks in Gangaram forest region
- Active Hours
- Early morning and late evening
- Affected Villages
- Polaram, Gangaram, and surrounding habitations
- Official Response
- Forest department tracking the tiger's movement and issuing safety advisories
- Public Advisory
- Avoid venturing alone into forests, fields, or isolated areas and report any sightings to authorities
- Department Priority
- Public safety and wildlife protection