Special Team launches search op to nab Man-eating Tiger
Special Tiger Protection Force launched search operation for a man-eating tiger that killed 15 people in Gadchiroli
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Mumbai, September 22: The Special Tiger Protection Force team and Rapid Rescue Team have launched a search operation for a man-eating tiger that has so far killed 15 people in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli. The Forest Department informed that the Special Squad consists of a 27-member Special Tiger Protection Force and a Rapid Rescue Team.
The Special Tiger Protection is conducting a search operation in many areas of the forest in search of the dam. Continuous rainfall in the region makes the job difficult for the teams tracking the tiger.
Dileep, of the Special Tiger Protection Force, said, "Efforts are on to catch the tiger with the help of camera traps, local people. People are furious to kill him due to the loss of 15 lives. We are trying relentlessly. What we have so far." Nothing can be done other than that, the order has been received.
Dilip said that the constant rains are also creating problems for them. There are many dams in this area. In this kind of situation, it is very hard finding the tiger which has killed 15 people. At this point, more than 150 cameras have been set up. They are keeping a constant watch.
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He said that they have traveled for more than 40 km on foot in the forest every single day and that the search is on for this tiger. But till now, they have not got success. The villagers feel anxious and agitated because of this situation.