Berhampur: The Odisha Forest Department on Friday clarified that there is no incident of attack by tiger in Berhampur Forest Division.
The videos, which are circulating in various social media platforms about attack by tiger in Berhampur Forest Division’ are fake, the department said.
These videos are not related to tiger movement in Berhampur Division, it added.
“Videos are circulating in various social media about attack by Tiger in Berhampur Forest Division. These videos are not related to Tiger Movement in Berhampur Division. Staff are constantly monitoring Tiger and undertaking all the protective measures”, the Divisional Forest Officer Berhampur informed.
Videos are circulating in various social media,about attack by Tiger in Berhampur Forest Division.These videos are not related to Tiger Movement in Berhampur Division. Staff are constantly monitoring Tiger and undertaking all the protective measures. @pccfodisha @PCCFWL_Odisha pic.twitter.com/lsi0kiahaZ
— Divisional Forest Officer Berhampur (@dfobhmpr) November 8, 2024
Recently, a tiger was spotted when it was crossing the busy National Highway 16 near Roland College on the outskirts of Berhampur city. The video of the big cat crossing the highway was captured by a car camera.
The video was widely shared on social media.