Camera Traps Deployed to Identify Animal Behind Woman's Death in Nilgiris

The Forest Department in the Nilgiris district has deployed ten camera traps in Anumapuram to identify the carnivore responsible for the recent death of R. Parvathi, a 56-year-old daily wage worker. The incident occurred on April 11, 2026, when the victim ventured out after dusk and was attacked, likely by a tiger. Officials are currently verifying the specific species involved and plan to review camera trap images by April 18. In response to the attack, forest staff from Pykara and Naduvattam ranges, assisted by the Naxal Special Division police, are patrolling the area to prevent further human-animal conflicts. Authorities are also conducting awareness campaigns urging locals to avoid leaving their homes after sunset. Despite local rumors suggesting the attacker is the same tiger linked to the deaths of two Toda Adivasi men in Governor Shola (2025) and Sholur (2026), forest officials have dismissed these claims. They stated there is no evidence connecting the current incident to the previous fatalities, emphasizing that each case is being investigated independently to ensure public safety and accurate wildlife management.