Overview
- Forest teams secured a five-year-old tigress and her three cubs near Kallahalli in Gundlupet early Monday using drones, veterinarians, and camp elephants.
- The animals are under veterinary supervision with a plan to move them to the Chamundi rescue and rehabilitation centre pending evaluation and a release decision.
- This capture takes the number of tigers and cubs secured since Oct. 16 operations to 10, according to department figures.
- Gundlupet authorities said camera traps identified the tigress as Bandipur 26_GP1, while other reports describe her as an unrecorded animal, highlighting a records discrepancy.
- The ongoing campaign targets big cats entering settlements after repeated cattle kills and a suspected human mauling, with Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre directing continued monitoring and captures.