Bhubaneswar: Days after tiger pugmarks were spotted in the Reamal Forest Range of Deogarh district, fresh signs of tiger presence have now been found in the Patakumunda forest under the Chhendipada Forest Range in Angul district, triggering panic among locals.

According to reports, villagers had been speculating about the presence of a tiger in the area over the past few days. The discovery of pugmarks has intensified fears among the rural population.

Acting swiftly, Forest Department officials reached the spot, collected the pugmark imprints, and have sent them for expert analysis to confirm whether they indeed belong to a tiger.

In the wake of the incident, forest personnel have launched awareness campaigns in nearby villages and remain on high alert. Monitoring of the tiger’s possib

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