MYSORE: The increase in tiger attacks on cattle in residential areas has worried public in Biligiriranaga Betta (B R Hills). Tigers that entered PWD guest house premises, Sericulture department offices, Raghavendra Mutt and bus stand have injured cows, forcing people to stay doors.The movements of an aged tiger hunting cattle for its survival is frequently seen in the last 15 days. A tiger has attacked two cows grazing in sericulture office premises on Tuesday. However, the cattle were rescued from the public and its owner who raised an alarm scare the tiger.An increase in the attacks on cattle and people has created panic among the public. The felling of trees in revenue land to construct resorts destroying vegetation has forced wild animals to enter residential areas. The Forest Department has not restricted the development activities or construction of resorts as it falls under revenue land.Meanwhile, reports say that about 80 cows and calves have been attacked and killed by tigers and leopards in the fringe of the forest in recent months. The residents have not shown interest in claiming compensation accusing that the Forest Department pays `3,000 as against the actual value of `12,000 on the death of a cow. The cattle owners are forced to run from pillar to post to get their compensation. Meanwhile, RFO Nagraj said that they have received complaints of tigers sighted in residential areas. He said that they have taken initiatives to chase away tigers into the forest and ensure safety of the public.
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