Voice 9, National Desk: Today, a 10-year-old male tiger that had killed a 50-year-old woman in the Hediyala range of Bandipur Tiger Reserve was successfully captured after almost 48 hours of concerted efforts by authorities. Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre confirmed that the tiger, which was reported to be in good health, has been relocated to the Koorgalli rehabilitation center.
The incident occurred on November 25 when
Ratnamma Venkataiah, an elderly woman from Ballurhundi village, fell prey to
the tiger, causing concern among the locals for their safety. It is worth
noting that another woman was killed in a tiger attack in the same area on
Friday.
Additional Principal Chief Conservator of
Forests (Wildlife), Kumar Pushkar, told PTI, "One woman has been killed by
a tiger in Balluru Hundi village of Nanjangud taluk in Hediyala Range of
Bandipur Tiger Reserve today at around 3 pm, as per the preliminary report
received from the assistant conservator of forests."
The authorities had to requisition a massive
force, including trained elephants, cages, and technological support, to track
down the tiger. The operation involved about 100 trained personnel from various
units, including the Special Tiger Protection Force, Elephant Task Force,
Leopard Task Force, and eight anti-poaching units.
