Staff REPORTER
ITANAGAR, Nov 14: The Banderdewa Forest Division has prohibited the movement of all types of two-wheelers along the Hollongi-Kokila road, Hollongi-Itanagar NH-415 and adjoining areas of the Donyi Polo Greenfield Airport at Hollongi and Balijan following a reported tiger sighting in the area on Friday.
The restriction has been imposed as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety and prevent any untoward incident.
On Saturday, a team of forest personnel and members of the Hollongi Youth, under the guidance of Banderdewa Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Biri Tarang, visited the location near Gaon Bura Nabam Niki Nallah and reportedly found footprints indicating the presence of a tiger in the area.
Following the field verification, Tarang appealed to residents and tourists to remain alert and avoid unnecessary movement near forest fringes, particularly during early morning and late-night hours.
People have also been advised to keep children indoors, refrain from chasing or provoking the animal and immediately report any sighting to the Forest Department or local administration.
He said no incidents of livestock killings, including mithuns and cattle, had been reported from the area so far.
The Forest Department has urged the public to strictly follow the safety guidelines and cooperate with the authorities to ensure the safety of both people and wildlife.