Authorities in Kerala's Wayanad imposed a curfew in certain areas of Mananthavady Municipality on Sunday, following the fatal tiger attack on a 47-year-old woman. The tiger has since been declared a man-eater and is scheduled for culling. Earlier in the day, Forest Minister A K Saseendran made the announcement declaring the tiger a man-eater following a high-level meeting at the district collectorate.

The curfew applies to Division 1 (Pancharakolli), Division 2 (Pilakavu), and Division 36 (Chirakkara) from 6 am on January 27 for 48 hours, according to an official release. All schools, Anganwadis, Madrasas, and tuition centers in these divisions will remain closed. Students residing in the affected divisions who attend educational institutions elsewhere will be exempt from attending classes on January 27 and 28, the release added. Those going to attend PSC exams or exams at educational institutions should contact their division councilor to make necessary arrangements.