Mohla-Manpur. The presence of a tiger in Chhattisgarh's Mohla-Manpur district has once again spread panic among the villagers. In Nideli village of Aundhi (Navagaon) sub-forest range of Manpur block, a tiger attacked a bull grazing in the field. The forest department provided treatment to the seriously injured bull, but it died due to severe injuries. After the incident, the forest department has increased surveillance in the area, installed trap cameras and advised the villagers to remain alert.

According to reports, farmer Dasru Ram was tilling his field when a tiger suddenly attacked his bull, which was some distance away. After the attack, the tiger fled into the forest. Forest officials who arrived at the scene also found tiger footprints, confirming its presence.

While investigating the incident, patrolling forest officials also encountered the tiger. It was reported that the tiger approached very close, but the forest officials, with their vigilance, managed to escape to safety. Trap cameras have been installed near the dead cattle to monitor the tiger's movements.

Villagers say tigers have been spotted several times in the Aundhi area over the past year. This is the third incident in the past two months where a tiger has preyed on cattle near Nideli village. One villager said he spotted the tiger sitting on a rock near a field and chased it back into the forest by making noise and using dogs.

Upon receiving information about the incident, Divisional Forest Officer Dinesh Patel arrived at the scene. He met with the affected farmer and directed him to initiate the compensation process. Forest department teams are continuously patrolling the area and urging people to remain vigilant and not venture into the forest alone.