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Tiger Wanders Near Home in Seoni, Captured on CCTV; Forest Dept Continues Search
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 04:00 PM
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A tiger was spotted close to a residence in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, with footage recorded by a security camera. The state forest department has launched a search operation to locate the animal.
A tiger entered the outskirts of a residential area in Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh, coming within a few metres of a private house. The animal’s movement was captured by a CCTV camera installed at the property, showing the large cat walking cautiously along the garden wall.
Neighbors reported the sighting to local authorities, expressing concern for safety while also noting that the tiger appeared calm and did not show aggressive behaviour. Police and forest officials arrived at the scene shortly after the alert.
The Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has deployed a team of wildlife officers and trackers to locate the tiger and ensure it is safely guided back to its natural habitat. Officials have set up a perimeter, used radio‑frequency devices, and are coordinating with nearby forest ranges.
Tiger‑human encounters have risen in recent months across central India, prompting authorities to reinforce monitoring and community awareness programs. Residents have been advised to stay indoors, keep doors and windows shut, and report any further wildlife movement immediately.
As of now, the tiger has not been recaptured, and the search operation remains active, with updates expected from forest officials later today.
Neighbors reported the sighting to local authorities, expressing concern for safety while also noting that the tiger appeared calm and did not show aggressive behaviour. Police and forest officials arrived at the scene shortly after the alert.
The Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has deployed a team of wildlife officers and trackers to locate the tiger and ensure it is safely guided back to its natural habitat. Officials have set up a perimeter, used radio‑frequency devices, and are coordinating with nearby forest ranges.
Tiger‑human encounters have risen in recent months across central India, prompting authorities to reinforce monitoring and community awareness programs. Residents have been advised to stay indoors, keep doors and windows shut, and report any further wildlife movement immediately.
As of now, the tiger has not been recaptured, and the search operation remains active, with updates expected from forest officials later today.