Frequent Tiger Sightings in Mungoli Mining Area Trigger Panic Yavatmal: Recent days have seen a surge in tiger sightings in the Mungoli coal mining area of Wani taluka, sparking fear among workers and local residents. A tiger was spotted by workers along a roadside as recently as Friday, intensifying concerns about the safety of the region. Villagers and workers attribute the increased presence of tigers to the dense vegetation, stray animals, and water sources that characterize the vast land surrounding coal and cement mines. The discovery of a tigress with her cubs in the cement mining area has raised alarms about a potential rise in the big cat population in the region. Forest department officials have been notified of the situation and are conducting awareness campaigns in affected villages, including Shindola, Kurli, Shewala, Sawangi (New), Shivani, Hanuman Nagar, Yenak, Chankha, Parmadoh, Chikhli, and Takli. Local residents have reported that farm laborers are avoiding agricultural fields due to the panic, disrupting farming activities. Subhash Bhongale, former sarpanch of Shivani village, emphasized the growing fear among farmers, agricultural laborers, mine workers, and schoolchildren. He urged the forest department to install trap cameras near settlements and take immediate action to address the crisis. The situation has created a sense of urgency, with residents demanding concrete measures to ensure their safety. The presence of tigers in the area has also raised questions about the balance between industrial development and wildlife conservation. While the forest department has acknowledged the issue, critics argue that more proactive steps are needed to prevent further human-wildlife conflicts.#shindola #wani_taluka #kurli #mungoli #shivani
