Tiger killed by train near Puliyarai in Tenkasi district
Local residents alerted the forest department after discovering the animal's carcass near the Bhagavathipuram railway gate on Wednesday morning.
A tiger died after being struck by a train near Puliyarai in the Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu, according to Rediff on Wednesday.
The accident took place at approximately 2.30 am on Wednesday on the railway line that links Sengottai in Tamil Nadu with Kerala.
Local residents found the carcass near the Bhagavathipuram railway gate and informed forest department officials. Forest officials arrived at the location to inspect the animal and have started an inquiry into the matter.
The Western Ghats forest regions in Tenkasi district host various wildlife, including tigers, leopards, elephants, bears, and wild boars.
Wild animals have recently been moving from forest zones into agricultural lands, which has resulted in crop damage and risks to farmers.