48 hours gone by, tigress still at large despite intensive efforts by Forest Dept

The tigress that arrived on Raika Hill on December 21st remains at large, despite more than 48 hours of intensive efforts by the forest department to capture her. After her appearance, the forest department set up a series of measures to trap the animal, including using live prey such as goats, pigs, and cattle to lure her. However, these efforts have not been successful, as the tigress has consistently stayed within a 50-meter radius of her initial location, making it difficult to capture her.

On Monday night, the forest department initiated a more complex strategy, deploying two tranquilizer teams. One team was stationed on a platform in a tree, ready to use a tranquilizer dart, while another team was positioned in a cage, prepared to sedate the tigress once she entered. In addition to this, 10-12 advanced surveillance cameras, including AI-enabled trap cameras, were installed to monitor the tigress’s movements and behavior. Despite these extensive measures, the tigress has not been successfully captured, and she remains in the same area.

As of today, the tigress has gone without food for over three days, raising concerns within the forest department. However, authorities have stressed that their main priority is to capture the animal without causing stress or disturbance. No one is allowed to approach or interfere with the tigress, ensuring her safety and preventing any potential human-wildlife conflict. The forest department is currently reassessing its strategies, with a specialized team discussing alternative plans to capture the tigress and resolve the situation.