Hanagodu, Dec. 13 -- Farmers and villagers staged a 'rasta roko' near Mutturayanahosahalli in Hanagodu on Hunsur-Virajpet Highway yesterday, demanding the immediate capture of a tiger sighted in the area earlier in the day.

Protesters said the tiger had been attacking livestock in Mutturayanahosahalli, Kallahalli, Nagamangala, Hairige, Tattekere and other villages.

About six months ago, a video showing a tiger running back into the forest after spotting people at Hairige village had gone viral, heightening fears among residents.

Yesterday around 8 am, farmer Venkatesh had a narrow escape when he heard a tiger roar while heading to his fields, triggering fresh panic.

Accusing the Forest Department of failing to capture the tiger despit...