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Pawan Orders Vigilance After Tiger Spotted Near Chagallu
✍️ Deccan Chronicle
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 05:38 AM
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A tiger was sighted near the village of Chagallu in Andhra Pradesh, leading official Pawan to issue directions for heightened vigilance in the area. Authorities have been alerted to monitor the situation and ensure public safety.
Recent reports indicate that a tiger was seen moving close to human settlements near Chagallu, a village in West Godavari district. The sighting raised concerns among locals about potential human-animal conflict.
In response, Pawan directed the concerned officials to increase vigilance and carry out regular patrols in the vicinity. The directive aims to prevent any untoward incident and to keep track of the animal’s movements.
Forest department personnel have been deployed to monitor the area and are using camera traps and foot patrols to locate the tiger. They are also coordinating with village heads to inform residents about precautionary measures.
Residents have been advised to avoid venturing out alone during dawn and dusk, to keep livestock secured, and to report any tiger sightings immediately to the nearest forest office or police station.
In response, Pawan directed the concerned officials to increase vigilance and carry out regular patrols in the vicinity. The directive aims to prevent any untoward incident and to keep track of the animal’s movements.
Forest department personnel have been deployed to monitor the area and are using camera traps and foot patrols to locate the tiger. They are also coordinating with village heads to inform residents about precautionary measures.
Residents have been advised to avoid venturing out alone during dawn and dusk, to keep livestock secured, and to report any tiger sightings immediately to the nearest forest office or police station.