The authorities have identified the tiger that killed a woman in the Hediyala range of the Bandipur National Park, based on the camera trap images after which night combing has also been launched.
A fresh cattle kill was also reported within 1 km from the spot where the woman was killed, raising hopes that the tiger is lurking nearby and can be captured soon.
Ratnamma of Balluruhundi in Nanjangud taluk of Mysuru district was killed in a tiger attack on Friday, following which combing operations were launched. Besides, the Forest Department staff installed 55 camera traps at vantage points. In all, 207 people are involved in the combing operations besides 100 members of the local tribal community.
