From Our Correspondent
Kokrajhar, Nov 3: A tigress from West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger Reserve which had crossed into Assam was finally tranquilised by forest officials at Gelaguri village in Kokrajhar district today after 11 days.
The tigress reportedly identified as “Duar Rani” had triggered panic among villagers after being spotted roaming freely in paddy fields and nearby areas. Its frequent movement from one location to another had kept the forest departments of both Assam and West Bengal on their toes.
The tigress had reportedly been roaming in Assam for the past 11 days prompting a continuous search and rescue operation by forest officials from both states.
Finally, the joint efforts of the Assam and West Bengal Forest Departments led to the successful tranquilisation of the tigress at Gelaguri in Kokrajhar.
West Bengal Forest Minister also extended support to the rescue operation and remained present at the spot until the operation was completed.
Following the successful tranquilisation the tigress was safely transported back to West Bengal by the forest department.
The successful rescue operation brought relief to villagers who had been living in fear of the Tigress presence in the area.
