Adilabad, Telangana | August 21, 2026

Tiger movement from neighbouring Maharashtra into the forests of Telangana’s erstwhile Adilabad district has increased, with forest officials currently monitoring two separate big-cat movements after the animals crossed major rivers into Telangana.

Tiger crosses Penganga River

One tiger was recently spotted in agricultural fields at Arli (T) village in Bheempur mandal. The animal reportedly killed a wild boar in a field belonging to farmer G. Venkat Yadav before moving towards the forest.

Forest officials believe the tiger entered Telangana after crossing the Penganga River from Maharashtra’s Tipeshwar Tiger Reserve. Officials are closely tracking its movements and suspect that the animal may have been accompanied by cubs.

The sighting has heightened concern among farmers working in fields close to forest areas, particularly after recent reports of tiger pugmarks and wildlife movement in the region.

Second tiger crosses Pranahita

A separate tiger movement has been detected in the Kagaznagar forest division.

Pugmarks were found between Kowtala mandal and Muthyampet village, as well as around Adelli and Dhaba villages in Chintalamanepally mandal.

Forest officials believe this tiger entered Telangana through the Kadamba forest after crossing the Pranahita River from Maharashtra.

The two movements highlight the importance of the forest corridors connecting Maharashtra and Telangana. Tigers dispersing from established populations can travel considerable distances in search of territory, prey and potential mates.

Villagers urged to remain cautious

With tiger movement being reported close to agricultural areas, the Forest Department has intensified awareness efforts among local communities.

Villagers are being advised about tiger movement, wildlife conservation and the importance of restricting entry into forest areas. Officials are monitoring the animals to better understand their movements and reduce the possibility of human-tiger conflict.

The latest developments also underline the ecological importance of maintaining inter-state wildlife corridors. Rivers such as the Penganga and Pranahita may appear to be barriers, but the recent movements demonstrate that large carnivores are capable of crossing these landscapes while dispersing between forest habitats.

For conservation managers, the priority now is to establish the exact routes and behaviour of the two tigers while ensuring the safety of people living and working around the forests.

The continued movement of tigers between Maharashtra and Telangana is both a conservation opportunity and a human-wildlife conflict challenge, making close monitoring and timely community alerts increasingly important.