Nuapada, Nov 10: Panic has once again returned to Kukudatala village in Nuapada. The tiger was spotted sitting on a hill in a remote part of the jungle, which is in close proximity to human settlements. Several people managed to take photographs of the tiger, which have since circulated widely.

This incident is not the first of its kind in the area. In the past, local villagers have reported seeing at least three tigers in the region.

The sighting of the tiger so close to residential areas has caused fear among the local population.

Authorities from the Forest Department have arrived at the scene to monitor the situation and track the tiger's movements.