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Tiger Spotted at Alirajpur Petrol Pump at Midnight, Staff Flee in Panic
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 06:02 PM
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A tiger entered a petrol pump in Alirajpur on Monday night, prompting four on‑duty staff to run to safety. The incident was recorded by CCTV and has sparked local discussion.
On Monday night, a tiger unexpectedly appeared at a petrol pump in Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh. The animal roamed around the forecourt just after midnight, startling the four employees who were on duty at the time.
The staff, fearing for their safety, quickly abandoned their posts and moved to a secure area away from the pump. Their swift evacuation prevented any direct confrontation with the wild cat.
Security cameras installed at the site captured the entire episode, showing the tiger's brief wanderings and the employees' hurried retreat. The footage was later released online, prompting widespread discussion on social media platforms about wildlife encroachment in the region.
Local authorities have been alerted and are reportedly monitoring the situation, though no injuries were reported. The incident underscores the growing interface between human activities and wildlife habitats in central India.
The petrol pump management has assured the public that safety measures are being reviewed to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The staff, fearing for their safety, quickly abandoned their posts and moved to a secure area away from the pump. Their swift evacuation prevented any direct confrontation with the wild cat.
Security cameras installed at the site captured the entire episode, showing the tiger's brief wanderings and the employees' hurried retreat. The footage was later released online, prompting widespread discussion on social media platforms about wildlife encroachment in the region.
Local authorities have been alerted and are reportedly monitoring the situation, though no injuries were reported. The incident underscores the growing interface between human activities and wildlife habitats in central India.
The petrol pump management has assured the public that safety measures are being reviewed to prevent similar occurrences in the future.