Tiger Tranquillised and Captured in Sitapur After Six-Week Hunt

Overview

• Forest department teams spotted the tiger around 6:30 pm on October 5 in cane fields near Narni village in the Maholi area.
• The animal was sedated with a tranquilizer dart and secured in a cage, ending weeks of fear among residents, officials said.
• The capture followed the August 22 mauling death of a local youth that triggered an extensive search operation.
• Sitapur DFO Naveen Khandelwal said the tiger appears to be in good health as monitoring continues.
• Teams had tracked the big cat’s movements with trap cameras and bait placements, and a wildlife panel is expected to inspect it and decide next steps.