Almora. The increasing presence and threat of a tiger in the town area over the past few days has raised alarming concerns among local residents. In response to continuous reports of wildlife attacks and sightings of a tiger, Councilor Asha Bisht conducted a field inspection on Monday along with a team from the Forest Department in the affected areas.
Councilor Bisht informed that residents are living in fear and avoid stepping outside their homes after dusk due to the prevailing threat. She added that incidents of pet and livestock killings by the tiger have been on the rise, making it crucial to strengthen security in localities situated near forested regions. She urged the Forest Department to intensify patrolling and install traps to safely capture the tiger as soon as possible.
During the inspection, S.S. Negi (Forest Inspector), Amit Singh Bhaisoda (Forest Inspector), and Manosh Joshi (QRT Worker) from the Forest Department were present. Officials mentioned that camera traps would be installed in the area to track the tiger’s movement. They also appealed to residents to remain vigilant, avoid traveling alone at night, and ensure the safety of children and domestic animals.
Councilor Bisht expressed concern that despite repeated complaints and alerts, if timely measures are not taken, a major incident cannot be ruled out. She stated that the issue will be strongly raised before the Municipal Corporation and District Administration for immediate action.
Local residents also expressed their distress to the officials and demanded enhanced safety measures. They reported multiple instances of tiger sightings near residential areas, but effective steps to capture the animal are yet to be seen.
The Forest Department assured that constant monitoring is being conducted and immediate response will be taken in case of any emergency. They also requested the public to cooperate and promptly report any suspicious wildlife activity.
Councilor Asha Bisht emphasized that public safety is the top priority and the efforts will continue until the threat is completely eliminated. She instructed the Forest Department to maintain regular patrolling and expressed hope that the situation would soon be brought under control.
