Tiger shot dead during tranquilising mission in Kerala

Forest officials on Monday shot dead a tiger in self-defence as it attacked them during a tranquilising mission in Vandiperiyar in this hill district of Kerala.

The injured big cat, which strayed from nearby forests, triggered panic among locals



as it killed some domestic animals in Granby estate area in the recent days. Though the wildlife officials fired tranquiliser shots when it was spotted inside a tea estate in the morning, the tiger suddenly charged at them forcing the team to open fire for self-defense.