Tiger behind two deaths captured in Talodhi range A tiger responsible for two fatal attacks was tranquilized and captured near Savarla village in the Talodhi range on Saturday evening. The operation was conducted by the Rapid Response Team (RRT) from the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, supervised by Brahmapuri divisional forest officer Kumar Swami. Veterinary expert Ravikant Khobragade led the tranquilization unit, with assistance from RFO AR Kannamwar. The tiger had been linked to two deaths in separate incidents over the past fortnight. On March 25, Pramila Watghure (45), a resident of Talodhi, was killed while collecting firewood in a scrub forest near Savarla. The second incident occurred on April 5, when Mahadev Kubde (58), a farmer from Minthur village, was killed near a stream adjacent to his field in the Nagbhid forest range. Forest officials noted that the tiger had been frequently sighted near agricultural fields, moving between the Talodhi and Nagbhid ranges. This prompted authorities to issue capture orders. After tracking the tiger’s movements, the RRT set up bait near the site of the first kill. Around 6 p.m. on Saturday, expert shooter Ajay Marathe darted the animal. The sedated tiger was then transported to the Gorewada Wildlife Rescue Centre for further care. Forest officials emphasized that the tiger’s presence near human settlements posed a significant threat, particularly as it continued to roam between the two forest ranges. The capture operation was a coordinated effort to mitigate risks to local communities and prevent further incidents. The tiger’s movements had been closely monitored, and the bait strategy was designed to lure it into a controlled environment for safe capture.#tiger #tadoba_andhari_tiger_reserve #rapid_response_team #brahmapuri_divisional_forest_officer #kumar_swami
Tiger Kills Farmer in Chandrapur A 58-year-old farmer, Haridas Kubde, was killed in a tiger attack near his farmland in Minthur village of Nagbhid taluka. His mutilated remains were discovered on Sunday morning after an overnight search operation. Kubde had left his home on Saturday morning to collect mahua flowers near his field, which was located close to the Mindala forest under the Nagbhid range. When he failed to return, villagers initiated a search, though efforts were delayed due to darkness and the presence of wild animals. A joint search by the forest department and local residents, conducted early Sunday, led to the discovery of Kubde’s partially eaten remains near a stream adjacent to his farmland. Preliminary findings suggest the attack was carried out by a tiger. The incident has raised concerns about human-wildlife conflict in the region. Forest officials are currently assessing the situation and have urged villagers to remain cautious. The Nagbhid range, known for its dense forest cover, has seen several such incidents in recent years, prompting discussions about the need for better wildlife management and safety measures for local communities. Kubde’s family expressed shock and grief over the tragedy. His wife and children, who were unaware of his whereabouts until the search began, are now grappling with the loss. Local authorities have assured the community that efforts are underway to prevent further incidents and to provide support to affected families. The attack highlights the ongoing challenges of balancing agricultural activities with wildlife conservation in areas like Chandrapur, where forests and farmland overlap.#tiger #haridas_kubde #minthur_village #nagbhid_taluka #nagbhid_range
