Jaspur: In a heart-wrenching incident, the body of a tigress was discovered by forest workers in the bushes in the southern Jaspur range of the Terai Western Forest Division.
Reports indicate that the tigress met her untimely demise after being hit by an unidentified vehicle, leading to a tragic and painful death.
Injury was confirmed by the post-mortem
According to Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Prakash Chandra Arya, the tigress, estimated to be around five years old, was struck from behind by a vehicle, resulting in a broken backbone. This injury was confirmed by the post-mortem conducted by a panel of veterinarians, adhering to the guidelines set forth by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). The post-mortem report unveiled the severity of the injury, confirming that the tigress’s back bone had indeed been broken. Following this tragic revelation, forest officials proceeded with the cremation of the tigress’s body, as mandated by NTCA guidelines.
Lifeless body of the tigress was found during a routine patrol
On Sunday, forest workers found the lifeless body of the tigress during a routine patrol near Tumadia Canal in the Maldhanchaud area of the city. The distressing scene was promptly reported to the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Prakash Chandra Arya, who, along with SDO Sandeep Giri, inspected the site of the incident. According to forest officials, efforts are ongoing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and to implement measures that can prevent such unfortunate events in the future.
Fear among residents in nearby areas
This unfortunate event has not only cast a shadow over the wildlife conservation efforts in the region but has also heightened the fear among residents of the nearby Ramgarh and Betalghat areas. The frequent sightings of tigers and leopards in these regions have led to growing concerns about safety among the villagers. The locals have expressed their anxiety, stating that they are forced to remain indoors after nightfall due to the fear of wild animal encounters.
The villagers have urged forest department officials to intensify patrolling efforts to ensure the safety of both the wildlife and the residents. The sighting of wild animals like tigers and leopards has become a common occurrence, prompting the demand for increased vigilance from the authorities.
