The Doimukh Forest Range in Arunachal Pradesh has issued a public advisory after reports of tiger and wild elephant movement surfaced in several areas under its jurisdiction. The advisory was issued by the Office of the Range Forest Officer, Doimukh, following both confirmed and unconfirmed reports circulating on social media about the presence of wild animals in nearby forest areas and adjoining locations. Forest authorities have urged residents living in and around the Doimukh Range to remain alert and strictly follow safety guidelines to avoid any possible human-wildlife conflict. Officials said people should not venture into forest areas without necessity, especially during night hours and early mornings, when wild animals are more likely to move around. Activities such as cattle grazing, fishing, and other forest-related work have also been discouraged during vulnerable periods.
According to the advisory, residents must avoid chasing, provoking, or trying to photograph wild animals if they are sighted. Instead, people have been asked to stay calm, keep silent, and move away from the area carefully. Forest officials warned that approaching wild animals could be extremely dangerous and may lead to serious incidents. Authorities have also asked villagers to take extra precautions for children, elderly people, and livestock. They have been advised to keep them indoors and under supervision, particularly during evening and night hours. Adequate lighting around houses, cattle sheds, and nearby pathways has also been recommended so that movement in the surrounding areas can be noticed easily. The advisory further instructs residents to immediately inform forest officials or the nearest police station if they notice suspicious sounds, animal movements, pugmarks of tigers or other big cats, or signs of wild elephants in nearby areas.
Early information, officials said, will help forest personnel respond quickly and prevent any untoward incident. Forest officials stated that the advisory has been issued purely in the interest of public safety. They cautioned that ignoring these instructions could pose a risk to both human life and property. Authorities also appealed to people not to spread rumours or unverified information on social media and instead report any genuine sightings directly to the forest department.
