Hyderabad, Jan. 27 -- Following reports of tiger movement from neighbouring Maharashtra's Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve into Telangana, the forest department has formed special teams to monitor the crossing and protect villages that come on that path.

Tiger movement has been reported in Peddapalli, Karimnagar, Jagtial, Kamareddy, Siddipet and Yadadri. According to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Chief Wildlife Warden in Telangana, Kshitija, the department has constituted a separate group of district forest officers tasked with constant monitoring.

"Tiger trackers from Kawal and Amrabad Tiger Reserves are also kept on alert to be deployed to monitor and track their movements. Wherever possible, the help of experts, volunteer...