Karnataka: Tiger sighted in forest area in Kishkindha hills of Koppal after nearly five decades
A tiger has been camera-trapped in the Kishkindha hills of Koppal district, nearly five decades after the big cat was last reported in the forest area of the region, prompting the Forest Department to step up vigilance and alert local communities.
Tamil Nadu Forest Minister R.V. Ranjithkumar informed the Assembly on Monday that a specialized task force, comprising three teams of forest officials, three veterinarians with tranquilizers, and a specialist from Madurai, has been deployed to capture the tiger suspected of killing two individuals in Gudalur, Nilgiris district. Responding to a special calling-attention motion, Ranjithkumar assured the House that there would be no further casualties due to tiger attacks.
He stated that the captured animal would be sent to either Vandalur Zoo or a tiger reserve. The next of kin of the deceased victims have been provided compensation of ₹10 lakh each.
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