Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Jharkhand Honors Father, Daughter for Tiger Rescue
In Jharkhand, a father and daughter were honored for helping to save a tiger that entered their house.
The tiger entered their home early one morning.
The daughter and another girl got out safely and informed the forest department.
The father locked the tiger inside until help arrived.
A rescue team captured the tiger, and it was later released.
The family was given money to thank them for their bravery and their contribution to forest conservation.
Purandar Mahto and his daughter were honored by the Jharkhand Forest Department.
A tiger entered their home in Mardu village on June 25.
Mahto and his daughter safely exited the house and contacted the Forest Department.
A rescue team from Palamau Tiger Reserve captured and later released the tiger.
They received a reward of Rs 1.20 lakh for bravery and Rs 21,000 for forest conservation.
- Who
- Purandar Mahto and his daughter, Sonika Kumari.
- What
- A man and his daughter were felicitated for rescuing a tiger.
- When
- The incident occurred on June 25; the felicitation was on August 1.
- Where
- Mardu village, Jharkhand.
- Why
- They were honored for their bravery and contribution to forest conservation.
Assembly Speaker's Concerns
Finance Minister's Response
Environmental Concerns
Assembly Speaker's Concerns
Emphasis on tree planting to combat pollution.
Finance Minister's Response
N/A
Need for more trees
Assembly Speaker's Concerns
Focus on restoring past forest cover.
Finance Minister's Response
N/A
- Location
- Mardu village, Jharkhand
- Date of Incident
- June 25
- Recipient of Award
- Purandar Mahto and daughter Sonika Kumari
- Award Amount for Bravery
- Rs 1.20 lakh
- Award Amount for Forest Conservation
- Rs 21,000
- Involved Parties
- Forest Department, PTR
