Worn-Out Tiger Captured After Deadly Attacks in Mysuru

On November 9th, 2025, forest authorities in Mysuru district successfully captured a male tiger that had been terrorizing local villages over the past month. The tiger, estimated to be around 12-13 years old, is suspected of being behind the deaths of three people in separate incidents in the Hediyala, Moleyur and Nugu forest belts.

The capture operation was launched by the Forest Department following a spate of human-wildlife conflict cases in the region. Additional forest personnel, including those redeployed from safari units, were engaged in the intensive search along with trained elephant teams.

According to officials, the captured tiger's teeth are severely worn down, which may have made it difficult for the animal to hunt wild prey. This likely forced the tiger to stray into human habitations and attack people and cattle for easier food sources, triggering panic among villagers living along the forest fringes.

While the capture has brought some relief, the Forest Minister has directed officials to conduct a DNA test to verify whether this is indeed the tiger responsible for the recent fatal attacks. Additional precautionary measures have also been put in place in vulnerable villages, with search and rescue teams on continuous standby.