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The Odisha Forest Department officials in Sundargarh district have stepped up monitoring after locals reported spotting a tiger near Lefripara area.
According to villagers, the big cat is suspected to have wandered in from neighbouring Chhattisgarh and may be roaming in the nearby forest. The sighting has created panic among residents, prompting immediate action from the authorities.
To verify the claims and track the animal's movements, forest officials have set up trap cameras at various strategic points in the jungle. These cameras will help capture images or videos, confirming the tiger's presence and assessing its behaviou...