Kolkata/Jalpaiguri: A brief ease in rainfall has opened a crucial window for foresters trying to capture a tiger at Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve for the reintroduction programme at Buxa.
After the over 110 km road journey, an Indian Air Force helicopter will carry the big cat to Hasimara air base in north Bengal. Meanwhile, Buxa Tiger Reserve on Monday issued a notice suspending tourism activities between Sept 30 and Oct 3 for tiger reintroduction on Oct 2. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
The baits will hopefully improve chances of capturing it,” said a source. Sources said talks for permission have already been initiated with ministry of defence. Forest teams have taken their positions atop seven machans at strategic locations inside Valmiki, with baits placedto draw the tiger out so it can be safely darted. “The tiger hasn’t made a kill in at least four-five days, and we expect that it will come out to hunt. Department sources, however, didn’t confirm if this was the big cat – a tigress – initially identified. The operation has been hit by persistent rain over the past several days, forcing teams to wait for conditions to improve. The delays have also prompted authorities to work on a faster transportation plan. Under the proposed plan, the tiger will be taken from Valmiki to Gorakhpur, the nearest suitable air base, in a specialised ambulance. It will then be taken to Buxa by road. Download the TOI App.