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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Five-Year-Old Problem Tiger Captured in Talodi Range
1 2 3 4 5 6 Chandrapur: In a major relief for villagers, the forest department captured a five-year-old male tiger that had killed two people in the Talodhi forest range on Friday morning. The tiger had triggered widespread fear and panic in the area. After recent attacks, forest officials deployed camera traps to identify the animal. The tiger was confirmed to be a male with the ID TATR-224. Once its identity was established, orders were issued for its capture. The rapid response team (RRT) from Tadoba, led by wildlife veterinary officer Dr Ravikant Khobragade, was deployed to tranquilize and capture the big cat. On Friday, around 10.52am, the tiger was spotted in Survey No. 2 of the Gangasagar Hetti area. The team's shooter, Ajay Marathe, successfully darted the tiger. After sedation, the animal was examined for physical condition and injuries and was subsequently caged. Officials confirmed that the tiger was in good condition post-capture. The captured tiger has been safely relocated to the Gorewada Wildlife Research and Training Institute in Nagpur. With this latest success, Dr Khobragade has added another feather to his cap. This was his 91st successful tiger capture. Under his leadership, the RRT has carried out numerous high-risk rescue and capture missions involving wild animals across the region. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
Tigress T-81, Blamed For Killing 3 Women In Single Attack, Captured
: Forest officials of Sindewahi range, with the help of rapid response team (RRT) of (TATR), on Monday tranquillised and captured the , held responsible for killing three women in the on Saturday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The victims were collecting tendu leaves in the Mendhamal area when the attacks occurred. Now, officials are engaged in searching for her three sub-adult offspring, who too will be capture operation, launched in the wake of the tragedy, brought much-needed relief to the local communities gripped by fear. According to forest department sources, the tigress was successfully darted at 5.55am in the Dongargaon beat under the Sindewahi range by RRT sharpshooter Ajay Marathe. The animal was then safely secured in a cage. RRT incharge Dr Ravikant Khobragade, veterinary officer from TATR, examined and confirmed that the tigress, aged around eight years, is in stable identification of T-81 as the conflict tigress was confirmed on Sunday through camera trap evidence. Subsequently, the principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife) granted immediate permission for her capture. Camera traps had been deployed in the region hours after the attacks, reflecting the urgency of the situation."The successful capture of the tigress has eased tensions in the surrounding villages," an official said,. The capture has brought a wave of relief among residents who had feared further incident of three human kills in one strike by a tigress had brought into focus in Chandrapur district, which falls within the broader Tadoba landscape — home to one of India's most significant tiger populations.
