Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- Fresh sightings of tiger footprints were discovered in the Bhagamunda forest under Kankadahad block in Dhenkanal district in Odisha, heightening concerns among local residents. The new traces come days after similar sightings were reported from Khata Khura village under the eastern range of Kamakhyanagar.

As per reports, locals who noticed the footprints informed the Forest Department, following which a team reached the spot and initiated further investigation.

For the past few days, villagers in and around Kamakhyanagar have remained apprehensive due to recurring tiger sightings. Forest officials, however, have so far not found any sign of the animal apart from the footprints. The department has been maintaining...