Arunachal Pradesh Forest Department Issues Tiger Sighting Advisory
Precautionary Measures on Roing-Anini Road
Screengrab from a video showing the tiger on the Roing-Anini road stretch. (AT Photo)
Itanagar, Oct 15: The Forest Department of Arunachal Pradesh has prohibited two-wheeled vehicles on a segment of the Roing-Anini road in the Lower Dibang Valley district following a tiger sighting.
Local residents and travelers are urged to minimize movement and adhere to safety protocols, as stated by an official on Thursday.
As per an advisory released on Wednesday by Mito Rumi, the Divisional Forest Officer of Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, the tiger was observed between the 19-km and 23-km markers along the road.
This restriction aims to mitigate potential human-wildlife conflicts.
Mutchu Mithi, the MLA for Roing, confirmed the tiger's sighting near the 19-km mark of the Roing-Anini route, particularly around Tiwari Gaon and nearby regions, through a social media update. He noted that the sighting had been corroborated by forest officials who also encountered the animal.
Forest teams have been dispatched to the area, and Mithi has advised locals to stay vigilant and limit movement near forested regions.
The department has urged the public to adhere to established guidelines for managing human-wildlife interactions and to cooperate with forest staff and district authorities to avert any incidents.
This advisory comes in the wake of a recent incident where an Arunachal Pradesh Police head constable was reportedly killed by a tiger near Mayudia. The officer was riding his motorcycle from Anini to Roing after completing his shift when the attack occurred. His body was subsequently retrieved by a combined team of police and forest officials.
The department has banned two-wheeler traffic on the affected stretch, especially during early mornings, evenings, and nighttime, according to the official statement.
Additionally, the public is cautioned against lingering, picnicking, or stopping unnecessarily in the area for sightseeing.
Motorists in cars are advised to keep their windows shut and remain inside their vehicles while traversing this stretch.
The advisory also warns against entering adjacent forests for trekking or gathering minor forest products.