Tiger shot in Kerala's Gramby after attempting to attack forest officials during capture attempt
Idukki, Kerala: A tiger, which had been causing panic in the Gramby estate area of Vandiperiyar for the past few days, was shot dead on Monday after it tried to attack forest officials. The tiger had strayed from nearby forests and killed several domestic animals, including a cow and a pet dog.
On Monday morning, the authorities re-launched a mission to tranquillise the tiger. It was found in a tea estate, where wildlife personnel led by veterinarians Anuraj and Anumod tranquillised it. However, when they approached the animal, it lunged at them. Fearing for their safety, the officials fired and killed the tiger. Its body was later transported to Thekkady.