In a surprising turn of events, a tiger managed to escape the confines of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh and found its way into Atkona village around 2 am. The big cat eventually perched on the compound wall of a Gurudwara, prompting locals to alert the forest department. A video capturing the tiger comfortably resting on the Gurudwara’s wall has circulated on social media.
Uttar Pradesh : The tiger, which came out of the Tiger Reserve forest in Pilibhit district and reached Atkona village in the night, is still resting on the wall of the Gurudwara. A huge crowd has gathered to see the Tiger. A security cordon has been created by the Forest… pic.twitter.com/lvGWH7VHmb
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) December 26, 2023
The footage, shared on December 26, depicts a sizable crowd gathered to witness the unexpected guest. The forest department swiftly took action, setting up a protective net to create a security cordon around the tiger. Locals, both on rooftops and behind the net, eagerly observed the unusual scene.
The tiger’s presence drew attention from onlookers, with some expressing concern about the animal’s well-being and others speculating about its potential return to the Tiger Reserve. The video garnered over 1.1 lakh views, sparking discussions in the comments section about the tiger’s condition and the need for its safe return to its natural habitat.
