Mysore/Mysuru, Dec. 29 -- A pair of tigers, which were creating havoc by raiding villagers in forest borders and killing livestock, have been captured at the same spot in a gap of within 48 hours.

Villagers of Agasanahundi, Siddapura, Kallati, G.M. Halli and Metikuppe among other villages bordering Metikuppe Range of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in H.D. Kote taluk were witnessing the two tigers killing livestock since three to four months.

About 15 days ago, the tigers used to raid cowsheds and kill the livestock following which the Forest Department officials and staff took the issue seriously and were successful in capturing the two tigers within 48 hours.

Forest staff with the female tiger captured on Sunday.

On Friday, the villagers o...