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Tiger with three cubs near village in Umaria, Bhopal district, causes panic
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 03:37 PM
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A tigress accompanied by her three cubs was spotted near a fish pond in Lakhnoti village, Umaria district, on Friday morning. Forest officials from Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve have been deployed to monitor the situation.
A sense of panic gripped the residents of Lakhnoti village in Umaria district on Friday morning when a tigress was spotted in the vicinity of a local fish pond. The animal was not alone; she was accompanied by her three cubs, which heightened the concern among the villagers due to the proximity of the wildlife to the inhabited area.
Upon receiving information about the sighting, forest officials from the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve were immediately alerted. The authorities have since deployed personnel to the site to monitor the movement of the tiger family and ensure the safety of the local population.
The presence of a tigress with her young near a residential area is a significant event that requires careful management by wildlife authorities. The forest department is currently keeping a close watch on the situation to prevent any potential conflict between humans and wildlife.
Residents in the area have been advised to remain calm and avoid approaching the location. The forest officials are working to ensure that the tigress and her cubs can be safely tracked or moved away from the village boundaries if necessary.
Upon receiving information about the sighting, forest officials from the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve were immediately alerted. The authorities have since deployed personnel to the site to monitor the movement of the tiger family and ensure the safety of the local population.
The presence of a tigress with her young near a residential area is a significant event that requires careful management by wildlife authorities. The forest department is currently keeping a close watch on the situation to prevent any potential conflict between humans and wildlife.
Residents in the area have been advised to remain calm and avoid approaching the location. The forest officials are working to ensure that the tigress and her cubs can be safely tracked or moved away from the village boundaries if necessary.