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Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
Ranthambore's killer tigress Kankati may be relocated
Jaipur: Forest authorities on Saturday discussed the fate of the subadult tigress Kankati, tranquillised and caged in an enclosure in Bheed region of Ranthambore National Park (RNP) last week after it killed two people. "We had to be certain that the right animal was captured to avoid any injustice. After thoroughly examining photographic evidence, it was confirmed that the tigress responsible for the attacks was indeed Kankati," said an official. Kankati, a cub of the well-known tigress Arrowhead, may be relocated, a source said. "It was proposed to shift the tigress either to the 80-hectare enclosure at Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR) or to one of the biological parks. The possibility of relocating her to Sariska Tiger Reserve was ruled out, as its own tigers are already dispersing beyond the reserve," the source added. The forest department is also deliberating on the future of Kankati's two male siblings, who have not been involved in any human conflict so far. However, concerns have been raised due to their rearing in the same environment, where live bait was used to feed them. "There is no available territory for these male cubs in RNP, and conflicts are increasing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Glicemia alta? Pingue isso na água antes de dormir Saúde Melhor Idade Veja agora Undo A proposal has been floated to shift them to MHTR as well. The decision is awaited," an official said. Sources noted that the department should not keep the tigress in the enclosure for long, as it lies within the natural corridor between Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. In the past, conflicts arose when T-104, an aggressive male tiger, was kept in the same enclosure. "Wild tigers clashed with the caged T-104, leading to aggression from both sides," a source said. Keeping a tiger in an enclosure within the core reserve area for an extended period is impractical, as it requires regular cleaning and maintenance. Experts suggest relocating the tigress to a biological park in Jaipur or Udaipur instead.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Time of India
Tigress that killed 2 people tranquillised, put in enclosure within R'bore reserve
1 2 3 Jaipur: ' Kankati ', the sub-adult tigress who killed a 7-year-old boy and a forest ranger in under one month in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve was tranquillised Wednesday and moved into an enclosure in park's Bheed region. The forest department captured her after she ventured into the farmlands of Kultalpura Maliyan village, a human settlement on the periphery of Ranthambore National operation to tranquillise Kankati began around 8am when she was spotted near Hotel Machan in the village, with about 1,500 inhabitants. "Forest officials deemed the situation potentially dangerous, leading to a quick decision to tranquillise the tigress around 9:30am," a source has been linked to the death of forest ranger, Devendra Choudhary, killed on May 11 while on duty near the Jogi Mahal area within the reserve, and a seven-year-old boy, Kartik Suman, who was mauled to death by the tigress at the Ranthambore Fort on April 16. In response to these incidents, the forest department formed a five-member committee This committee comprising representatives from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), the chief wildlife warden, a local NGO, a panchayat representative and the field director, to investigate the circumstances leading to the attacks. "The committee will deliberate on whether Kankati should remain in her current enclosure or be relocated to a biological park," a source have been raised about keeping the young tigress inside the enclosure for an extended period, as it lies within a critical natural corridor connecting the Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary and the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Previous experiences, as was the case with T-104 in Sept 2019, an aggressive male tiger deemed 'dangerous to human life', have shown that conflicts can arise when tigers are housed in close quarters, leading to injuries and heightened aggression. "Wild tigers clashed with the caged T-104, leading to aggression from both sides. T-104 sustained injuries due to the cage's iron bars," a source said. To avoid a repeat of such an instance, experts have advocated that Kankati be relocated to a biological park in Jaipur or Udaipur, emphasising the impracticality of maintaining a tiger in an enclosure within the core reserve.
News18
13-05-2025
- News18
Ranthambore Tigress Kills Forest Ranger Weeks After Killing 7-Year-Old Boy
Last Updated: In response to the fatal mauling, forest officials have initiated plans to tranquilise and relocate the tigress to an enclosure in the Taleda range. The uneasy calm of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan was shattered once again as a sub-adult tigress, reportedly the offspring of the famed T-84, fatally attacked a forest ranger near the historic Jogi Mahal. The incident, which took place on Sunday, May 11, ignited fresh concerns over growing human-wildlife conflict within the reserve and raised serious questions about the forest department's handling of rising aggression among young tigers. The victim, Devendra Chaudhary, a 40-year-old forest ranger, was on duty when he was ambushed by the tigress. According to a forest official cited by The Times of India, the animal 'grabbed the ranger by the neck and dragged him inside the forest." Chaudhary was rushed to the district hospital but was declared dead on arrival. 'This is the second death in a tiger attack within a month," a forest official official confirmed. 'Chaudhary joined the forest department about 8 years ago, taking his late father's place as a forester. He was recently promoted to the ranger's post. He is survived by his wife and a one-and-a-half-year-old son," he said. The same sub-adult tigress, whose behaviour has become increasingly bold and aggressive, was earlier linked to the killing of a seven-year-old boy. These repeated attacks have turned the spotlight on the forest department's apparent lack of timely action. Despite growing signs of danger, no concrete intervention had been implemented to mitigate the threat posed by the young tigresses frequenting the tourist-heavy Jogi Mahal zone. In response to Sunday's fatal mauling, forest officials have initiated plans to tranquilise and relocate the tigress to an enclosure in the Taleda range. However, according to a TOI report, the move remains mired in internal debate. Sources told the publication that the proposal to sedate and shift the tigress is still under consideration. The delay stems partly from concerns over the tigress' classification as a 'man-eater" after the two deaths. One such incident involved an aggressive male tiger, T-104, which was caged in the same facility. The captive tiger had a bloody confrontation with free-ranging wild tigers, resulting in severe injuries from the iron bars and heightened stress for all animals involved. Experts have since warned against keeping large carnivores confined for extended periods in core forest zones. 'The decision to keep the tigress in the enclosure may prove to be wrong," a senior source reportedly said, adding, 'Enclosures in such ecologically sensitive areas need constant care, cleaning, and attention, which is difficult to maintain in the long term." Wildlife experts are now urging authorities to consider transferring the tigress to a more suitable location, such as a biological park in Jaipur or Udaipur. Some forest department insiders have also revealed that a pattern of feeding bait to the sub-adult tigers may have worsened the situation. 'The tigress, which was previously unable to hunt, was regularly fed bait. This attracted vehicles and humans, reducing the natural fear the cubs had of people," a source reportedly said. This conditioning could have played a key role in the recent attacks. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Rajasthan Environment Minister Sanjay Sharma, along with Deeg-Kumher MLA Shailesh Singh, visited the grieving family in Narayan Ka Kheda. Minister Sharma assured them that the state government would support them and provide a government job, specifically in the education department, to Choudhary's widow. 'The state stands with the family during this difficult time," he said during his visit. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 13, 2025, 14:50 IST
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
R'bore tigress likely to be shifted to Taleda range after 2nd attack
Jaipur: A sub-adult tigress, the offspring of the famed Arrowhead (T-84), allegedly killed a 40-year-old forest ranger, Devendra Chaudhary, near Ranthambore's Jogi Mahal area, according to the forest department's investigation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This marks the second attack by the same tigress within a month, forcing the forest department to shift her from the wild to an enclosure in the Taleda range.A source said, "A proposal has been considered to tranquilise and relocate the tigress into an enclosure since she killed two humans." TOI reached out to the chief conservator of forests (CCF) and divisional forest officer (DFO) of Ranthambore National Park for comment, but they did not sources cautioned that confining the tigress could be a flawed decision, as the enclosure lies within the natural corridor between Keola Devi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR). In the past, conflicts arose when T-104, an aggressive male tiger, was kept in the same enclosure. "Wild tigers clashed with the caged T-104, leading to aggression from both sides. Injuries occurred due to the cage's iron bars," a source keeping a tiger in an enclosure within the core reserve area for an extended period is impractical, as it requires regular cleaning and maintenance. Experts suggest relocating the tigress to a biological park in Jaipur or Udaipur instead. Sources said that after a boy's death in April, RTR authorities recommended moving the subadults to a non-tourism zone inside the core area, but no action was activist Tapeshwar Singh Bhati blamed poor wildlife management for the situation. "Since Tigress Arrowhead was unable to hunt, bait was regularly provided, attracting vehicles and humans. The cubs grew accustomed to human presence, losing their natural fear. This likely led to the subadult attacking two people," he Rajasthan's environment minister Sanjay Sharma and Deeg-Kumher MLA Shailesh Singh visited Chaudhary's residence in Narayan Ka Kheda to meet the grieving family. During the visit, minister Sharma assured that the govt would secure a job for Chaudhary's widow in the education department instead of forest department. He consoled the family, emphasising that the state stands firmly with them in this difficult time. Sharma said, "We assure the family of our full support in all matters, including financial assistance from the state govt."
