Tiger Linked to Three Fatal Attacks Captured in Chandrapur
A five-year-old tiger responsible for three human fatalities in Chimur taluka has been captured, bringing relief to local residents.
The tiger, named Trishul, was captured after three human deaths.
The operation took place in the Garadapar-Urkudpar forest.
Local villagers expressed relief following the tiger's capture.
In a significant development for the communities near the forest, a five-year-old tiger known as Trishul was captured by the regional forest department during a nighttime operation on Tuesday. This tiger had been linked to three human fatalities in Chimur taluka over the past six months, causing widespread concern among local residents.
The capture operation commenced around 11:30 PM in compartment 380 of the Garadapar-Urkudpar forest. Veterinary officer Dr. Ravikant Khobragade, along with marksman Ajay Marathe, successfully tranquilized the tiger after extensive tracking and monitoring by forest personnel. Following the tranquilization, Trishul was transported to the Transit Treatment Centre (TTC) in Brahmapuri for further care and treatment, arriving around 2:30 AM on Wednesday.
Trishul was implicated in the deaths of three individuals: Shankar Masram from Vahangon on April 23, Rajendra Bhoyar from Navegaon Navin on July 6, and Sadashiv Khadsang from Garadapar on October 30. The most recent incident, which involved the death of 55-year-old Khadsang near his village, heightened fears and anger among the surrounding communities, prompting urgent action from local authorities.
In response to the escalating threat, Kishor Deulkar, the regional range forest officer for Chimur, and his team intensified surveillance efforts. They deployed camera traps and maintained round-the-clock monitoring of the area. Remarkably, the tiger was captured within just four days following the latest attack, highlighting the swift response of the forest department.
The capture of Trishul has been met with relief from local villagers, including former deputy sarpanch Pramod Shrirame, who noted that residents had been calling for the tiger's capture after the earlier attacks. This operation is seen as a crucial step in ensuring the safety of the buffer zone villages, alleviating the fears that had gripped the community for months.
