Ramalinga Reddy seeks report on tiger and elephant deaths in Bandipur Tiger Reserve
Karnataka Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy has demanded a formal report regarding the recent deaths of a tiger and an elephant in Bandipur Tiger Reserve. He emphasized a zero-tolerance policy toward negligence and ordered an investigation into potential poaching or administrative failures.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing challenges in wildlife conservation and the effectiveness of patrolling systems in protected forest areas.
Ramalinga Reddy seeks report on tiger and elephant deaths in Bandipur Tiger Reserve left Bandipur Tiger Reserve. Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy said that zero tolerance will be shown towards negligence in wildlife protection. File Photo File Photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/1h0p81/article71589261.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/6702_9_2_2025_17_17_32_1_BANDIPUR1.JPG SRIRAM MA KARNATAKA MYSURU 09/02/2025: Bandipur Tiger Reserve is prone to fires during summer given the dry decidious nature of the forest. Photo:SRIRAM MA Bengaluru Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy sought a detailed action-taken report from the Forest Department following the deaths of a tiger and an elephant in the Bandipur Tiger Reserve. Mr. Reddy has written to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and sought a report within one week to ascertain the causes of the deaths of the two animals and investigate if there was any dereliction of duty by forest officials.
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