“Run, Run, The Hair Cutter Is Here!”—These words, once a source of widespread panic around 2017, saw people frenzied and fearful. The mysterious figure would cut women’s braids and disappear, sparking widespread dread and confusion. Each day began with rumors, and by nightfall, someone would show their chopped braid, claiming to have been attacked. The terror spread across India, affecting many states and causing widespread suspicion.
Today, a new threat has emerged in Lakhimpur: a man-eating tiger. The district is on high alert with increased surveillance, including night vision cameras, drones, and expanded search teams. Despite these efforts, the tiger’s reign of terror brings to mind past fears, such as the elusive “Monkey Man” of Delhi NCR, whose terrorizing tales remain unresolved.