Tiger Spotted Near Siddapura

A tiger sighting near Karadigodu village on the Karadigodu-Siddapura road has prompted a swift response from the Forest Department. The sighting occurred on Sunday night and was captured on video by a local resident. The footage quickly went viral on social media. Following the report, a team led by Range Forest Officer Shivaram inspected the area, including a nearby coffee estate. The team confirmed the presence of the tiger based on pugmarks and stated that the animal had moved back into the forest. Deputy RFO Ranjith Somaiah and members of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) were also part of the inspection and are monitoring the situation closely.