Panic has escalated in Mysuru city following a fresh sighting of a tiger near the BEML (Bharat Earth Movers Limited) factory campus. The big cat, which had eluded capture by the Forest Department for days, reappeared in the area, causing significant concern among employees and local residents.
The tiger's presence was confirmed by new CCTV footage captured at the BEML premises. The visuals reportedly show the tiger leaping over the compound wall, suggesting the animal continues to roam dangerously close to human habitation and industrial areas.
Five Days of Eluding Capture
The tiger was first sighted near the BEML area about a week ago. Following the initial reports, the Forest Department deployed personnel and launched a comprehensive search operation to track and capture the animal. However, the elusive tiger successfully managed to give the staff the "slip," frustrating capture efforts over the last few days. The latest sighting confirms the tiger is still operating in the proximity of the factory area, appearing again after a gap of approximately five days.
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Forest Department Issues Public Advisory
In the wake of the repeated sightings and the inability to immediately secure the animal, the Forest Department has intensified its warnings. An advisory has been issued to the general public and BEML employees, urging them to exercise extreme caution and avoid venturing out alone, particularly during early morning and late evening hours.
Mysuru: CCTV Captures Leopard Jumping Compound pic.twitter.com/ZENShny8ln
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The continuous presence of the apex predator in a semi-urban setting has sparked distress. Residents and concerned citizens are now vocally pressuring the authorities to conduct a swift and intensive capture operation to trap the tiger before it can cause any harm to humans or livestock.
The Forest Department is expected to step up its efforts, possibly deploying more tracking teams and setting up specialized traps to safely capture the tiger and relocate it to a suitable forest habitat.
