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Search Intensifies for Tiger Suspected in Two Gudalur Deaths
Officials are searching for a tiger in Tamil Nadu.
They suspect it was involved in the deaths of two people near Gudalur.
Ninety forest workers are taking part in the search.
They are divided into three teams.
Cameras have been placed in 130 locations to help find the tiger.
So far, the cameras have not recorded it in those areas.
The forest minister said the government plans to capture the tiger soon.
The search follows concerns about human-wildlife conflict in the Nilgiris region.
Tamil Nadu is conducting a large search to capture a tiger suspected of killing two people in the Gudalur region.
Forest Minister R V Ranjithkumar said the tiger would be captured soon.
Ninety forest personnel have been divided into three specialized search teams.
Camera traps were installed at 130 strategic locations, but officials have reported no sightings in those zones.
The minister said the government is continuously monitoring the situation to prevent further loss of life.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu forest officials, led in the Assembly discussion by Forest Minister R V Ranjithkumar, are searching for the tiger; Udhagamandalam BJP MLA M Bhojarajan raised the issue.
- What
- Authorities are conducting a search and capture operation for a tiger suspected of killing two people.
- Where
- The operation is taking place in the Gudalur region of the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu.
- When
- The minister made the statement on Wednesday during Question Hour in the Assembly.
- Why
- The tiger is suspected of being responsible for two deaths, and authorities want to prevent further loss of human life.
Key facts
- Suspected animal
- A tiger suspected of killing two people
- Search personnel
- 90 forest personnel
- Search teams
- Three specialized teams
- Camera traps
- 130 strategic locations
- Reported sightings
- No sightings have been reported within the camera-trap zones so far
- Location
- Gudalur region, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu
- Government position
- The tiger will be captured soon, according to Forest Minister R V Ranjithkumar
Quotes
R V Ranjithkumar
Tamil Nadu Forest Minister
“We have not backed down from capturing the tiger. The government is monitoring the situation continuously to ensure no further human lives are lost.”
m.rediff.com
Sources
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