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Additionally, locals reported that a tiger was sighted prowling near the gate of the Chettalli High School towards the coffee plantations three days ago. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mysuru | Silver Rate in Mysuru | Bank Holidays in Mysuru | Public Holidays in Mysuru Stay updated with the latest Mysuru news. Madikeri: Tiger attacks on livestock continue in Ponnampet taluk in Kodagu. A tiger attacked and killed a cow belonging to Ittira Ponnanna of Bellur village, consuming half of the carcass. This marks the 13th cow belonging to Ponnanna to fall victim to a tiger, which is yet another blow to his family. The persistent tiger attacks have instilled fear among the villagers, leaving farmers and livestock owners in a state of distress. They protested by blocking the road and demanded that a permanent solution to the tiger menace be found. They also demanded the tiger’s capture. When DFO Vinutha Chauhan arrived at the scene, the protesters blocked her vehicle too. The protest was withdrawn after assurances by the foresters. Meanwhile, the discovery of a decomposed cow carcass in a coffee plantation in Cherala Srimangala village has sparked anxiety among locals, who suspect the animal was killed by a tiger or a leopard. Forest officials from the Meenukolli range, led by officer Sachin Nimbalkar, inspected the site. As a precautionary measure, forest officials stated that they would install cameras in the plantations. Given the suspected presence of a tiger or leopard, the forest department has advised villagers and plantation workers to be cautious. Download the TOI App.
Enraged by the tiger attack, local residents and office bearers of the Farmers’ Association placed the cow’s carcass in a jeep and blocked the Bellur State Highway late on Friday evening.