Andhra Pradesh: Tiger Sighting in Dornala Mandal Following Livestock Attacks

Recent wildlife activity in Andhra Pradesh has caused significant concern among cattle rearers in the Dornala Mandal region. A large పులి (tiger) has been visually confirmed in the area near Peddabommalapuram, following a series of predatory attacks on livestock that have left the local community on high alert.

Visual Confirmation via Camera Traps

The presence of the predator was confirmed through the strategic use of technology by forest officials. Following reports of livestock losses, officials installed camera traps specifically at the site where cow carcasses were located to monitor for returning predators. On a Tuesday night in September 2026, these traps successfully captured images of a large tiger returning to the site to feed ("మంగళవారం రాత్రి.. ఆ మాంసం తినేందుకు వచ్చిన పులి ఇలా కెమెరాకు చిక్కింది")

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The Conflict: Livestock Attacks in Dornala

The tension in the region escalated on September 12, 2026, when a పులి attacked a herd of cows that had entered the area for grazing. This encounter resulted in the death of two cows and left another injured. The incident prompted immediate reports from local cattle rearers to the forest department, highlighting the volatile nature of human-wildlife conflict in the region.

To verify the identity of the animal, forest officials focused their efforts on the immediate vicinity of the attack. By placing camera traps exactly where the cow carcasses were found, they were able to confirm the species and size of the animal ("ఆవు కళేబరం ఉన్న ప్రాంతంలో కెమెరా ట్రాప్‌లు అమర్చారు")

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Timeline of Events in Dornala Mandal (September 2026)

Date/Time	Event	Outcome
September 12	Livestock Attack	2 cows killed, 1 injured during grazing
Post-Sept 12	Monitoring Phase	Forest officials install camera traps at the kill site
Tuesday Night	Visual Confirmation	Large tiger captured on camera while feeding

The sighting of a పులి in this specific region is a critical development for local safety and livestock management. Residents are advised to remain cautious and follow the guidance of forest officials as they continue to monitor the animal's movements to prevent further loss of livestock.