Forest department on Friday captured a problem tiger in the Palasgaon forest range of TATR buffer zone
The tiger, identified as T-179 (SM-1), was captured in compartment No. 558 of the Palasgaon forest range on Oct 30, following permission from the principal chief conservator of forests (Wildlife). You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nagpur | Silver Rate in Nagpur | Bank Holidays in Nagpur | Public Holidays in Nagpur | Petrol Price in Nagpur | Diesel Price in Nagpur | CNG Price in Nagpur | LPG Price in Nagpur Stay updated with the latest Nagpur news.
A team led by head veterinary doctor of the Transit Treatment Centre, Chandrapur, Dr Kundan Poschalwar carried out the tranquilisation and capture operation. The tiger was shifted to the TTC in Chandrapur for further medical examination, treatment and necessary procedures. The animal had recently attacked and killed Usha Gurunule, a resident of the Palasgaon area, triggering panic among villagers. Following the incident, residents had been demanding immediate action to capture the tiger amid growing concerns over their safety. Download the TOI App.
Chandrapur : Bringing relief to residents of villages in Chimur taluka, the forest department on Friday successfully captured a tiger that had triggered fear in the Palasgaon forest range of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) buffer zone.