Jakarta – A tiger has attacked livestock in Indra Makmur district, East Aceh regency, Aceh, marking the third such incident in the past month in the regency.

The latest attack occurred on Thursday and involved a cow belonging to a farmer named Zakaria.

"The cow was grazing in the plantation area of PT Beurata Maju [owned by the East Aceh regency administration] in Blang Nisam village, Indra Makmur district, East Aceh regency," Indra Makmur Police chief First Insp. Muhammad Alfata said, as quoted by kompas.com.

Alfata said the cow was killed after being attacked by the tiger.

He said the police have notified the East Aceh Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) about the situation.

"We advise for the time being, do not release livestock into open areas because it is suspected that the tiger is still in the vicinity of the village," he said.

He also urged the public not to roam around the plantation areas in the afternoon.

"It's better to stay alert. We are worried there could be more victims," said Alfata.

Similar incidents have also happened across Sumatra.

In Bengkulu province, a resident of Tunggal Jaya village, Mukomuko regency, Ibnu Oktavianto, was found dead with wounds believed to have been caused in an attack by a tiger on Jan. 7.

Previously, the victim had informed his family that he was going to gather grass for his cattle. However, by evening the victim had not returned, so neighbors searched for him and located his body in a nearby oil palm plantation.

A few days later, a cow was found dead after being attacked by a tiger, which further heightened fear among Tunggal Jaya village residents.

Parents of students at seven elementary and junior high schools have suggested that lessons be held online because they are concerned by the tiger's presence, Mukomuko Education and Culture Agency head Epi Mardiani said.

Tiger attacks have also occurred in Lampung province since December 2024.

The tiger has been captured by trap cameras and CCTVs, and is reported to have preyed on at least five animals belonging to farmers in Pesisir Barat regency.

Currently, the tiger conflict response task force is focusing on patrolling known tiger routes after reports that the tiger is still roaming near plantations and settlements.

Lampung Police chief spokesman Sr. Comr. Umi Fadilah said the task force would continue its patrols, as the tiger was last seen near a trap in Pekon Rawas in late December.

Umi said the tiger was believed to be still in the vicinity of Pekon Rawas moving north to Way Suluh.

"We are still conducting patrols in the areas believed to be in the tiger's path," she said.

Source: https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2025/01/17/tiger-attacks-livestock-in-east-aceh.htm