I saw this on the local ABC/CBS/NBC affiliate in Buffalo NY . Animated feature, late 1950s early '60s, a boy taken prisoner, they put a heated silver band around his head and toss him out in the snow, it cools, shrinks, he screams. I also remember there was a tiger in the story, it was set in the mountains in some Asian country. I've asked all over, no leads yet. Any help most appreciated. Thank you!

Tough Kid, didn't scream with the Heated Band, but did when it shrunk?
Doesn't sound familiar, will Google more later