Ooty schools shut after tiger spotted

An elusive tiger which is believed to have killed three people near Ooty has been spotted in the tea gardens in the Kundachappai area, twelve days after the first attack.

The Chief Conservator of Forests, Mr K Kandasamy said, "We are on the right track; this is the same animal, it is elusive but weak, we are confident of getting him".

Authorities are using thermal cameras to track the animal. Traps are also in place to lure him so he can be caught alive.