Overview

• The female cub of Tigress Arrowhead has been officially identified as responsible for the deaths of a forest ranger on May 11 and a 7-year-old boy on April 16 at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
• Two forest zones, including areas near Jogi Mahal and Trinetra Ganesh Mandir, remain closed to tourists and pilgrims following the attacks.
• The Ranthambore administration has submitted a detailed report to the state forest department, recommending the relocation of the cub to a non-tourism zone and seeking further guidance.
• Concerns have been raised about baiting practices near Jogi Mahal, which may have habituated the cubs to human presence and vehicles, contributing to their bold behavior.
• The incidents highlight broader challenges of managing human-wildlife conflict in reserves where rising tiger populations intersect with high human activity.