Malappuram Collector advises against travel through Gudalur amid hartal
The Malappuram District Collector has advised travelers to avoid Gudalur due to a 48-hour hartal triggered by recent tiger attacks. Local businesses are closed and traffic is disrupted as residents demand the capture of the animal.
Why it matters
Human-wildlife conflict is a growing concern in the region, leading to significant social unrest and economic disruption.
Malappuram District Collector Vinay Goyal has advised people to avoid travelling through Gudalur on Friday (August 28, 2026) in view of the ongoing hartal following the deaths of two people in tiger attacks.
A 48-hour hartal began in Gudalur on Thursday (August 27, 2026), demanding the capture of the tiger. Traffic has been disrupted, with no vehicles being allowed through the area, while shops and businesses remain closed.
Travellers from Keralam, particularly Malappuram, are facing difficulties. Many people from the State travel through Gudalur to Ooty and Mysuru during the holiday season.
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