Operation intensified to capture tiger on the prowl in Eluru region of Andhra
The Andhra Pradesh Forest Department has launched an intensive, multi-agency operation to capture a tiger roaming through forest regions in Eluru and surrounding areas. The mission utilizes advanced technology, including thermal drones and camera traps, alongside expert wildlife teams to ensure the animal is safely relocated.
Why it matters
This operation highlights the ongoing challenges of human-wildlife conflict in India and the increasing use of sophisticated technology in wildlife conservation efforts.
The Andhra Pradesh Forest Department has stepped up efforts to safely capture the tiger that has been on the prowl across forest areas in Eluru, Rajamahendravaram, Kakinada, Chinturu and the Papikonda National Park region.
Experts from the Bengaluru-based Wildlife SOS organisation and the Wardha unit of People for Animals have been deployed, along with experienced personnel from various tiger reserves. Six trained tranquilliser shooters have been kept on standby.
According to forest officials, the tiger has displayed exceptional agility and caution, avoiding areas with human activity and even locations where observation platforms, known as machans, have been erected. Despite these challenges, expert teams have been working round the clock to trace the animal.
The department has adopted several advanced search and tracking methods based on pugmarks, camera-trap footage and location data.
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