Chikkamagaluru, June 13 -- A tiger injured after getting trapped in a snare is roaming in the foothills of Mullayanagiri, prompting the Forest Department to issue a public alert and urge tourists and local residents to remain vigilant.

According to forest officials, the tiger has a snare wire hanging from its waist, causing severe injuries and making its movement difficult. Despite the pain, the big cat has been moving around the forest area for the past four to five days. Officials believe the injured animal has continued hunting for survival, with carcasses of deer and other wild animals found in nearby locations.

The presence of the wounded tiger has raised concerns among residents of villages surrounding the forest region. People fr...