PATHANAMTHITTA: Tension prevailed at Perunad Madathummuzhi in Pathanamthitta after a tiger was spotted in a human habitat. The tiger bit and killed a cow that was tied near a rubber plantation. The tiger attacked the cow and killed the animal owned by Reji of Perunad third ward. There is a fear of tiger attack in Perunnad in many areas in the eastern forest areas of the district.

After identifying the presence of the tiger, the forest department started surveillance by installing cameras. The locals saw the tiger in three other places the previous day.

Following complaints, the forest officials of Rajambara station found footprints suspected to be those of the tiger in the area. Patrolling of the forest team and police service have been ensured in the area.