Debagarh,13th Sept 2025: There is growing discussion among locals about a possible tiger sighting in the Pradhanpat Reserve Forest, which falls under the Debagarh Forest Division. Various videos are going viral on social media allegedly showing a tiger in the area, but no official confirmation has been made yet regarding their authenticity.
According to sources, the tiger is suspected to be roaming in areas bordering Kantapali, Makramunda, and the inter-district forest regions of Debagarh and Sundargarh. However, there is still no concrete evidence confirming its presence.
Tiger footprints were reportedly found near Nagadihi village, prompting the forest department to conduct patrolling operations in the nearby forests. Despite this, no definitive information or visual confirmation of the tiger has been found so far.
When contacted, ACF Swadhinata Sahani stated that the forest department is maintaining strict vigilance in the suspected areas. However, as of now, there is no confirmed evidence of a tiger’s presence in the region.