Operation T2 Alpha phase 5 succeeds, 5 of 6 tigers captured

Chamarajanagar: The fifth phase of Operation T2 Alpha in Chamarajanagar has been successfully completed, with five of six targeted tigers now captured. Wildlife officials, using thermal drone cameras, successfully captured a 10-month-old female tiger cub, leaving only one tiger still at large.

Another female tiger cub captured
Over the past month, the presence of five tigers had disturbed residents across three to four villages. Today, another female tiger cub was safely captured, bringing the total number of captured tigers to five.

With one female still remaining, the forest department continues its Operation T2 Alpha, and the search for the remaining tiger will resume tomorrow. All captured tigers, including the mother and the three female cubs previously captured, have been examined by veterinary staff.

They were given necessary medications and health assessments to ensure their well-being. The newly captured female cub has been relocated from a smaller cage in Mysuru to a normal cage in the reserve. Veterinary inspections confirmed that her health is stable.

Ongoing forest operations
The remaining female tiger is being tracked in the same zone. Forest officials from the Biligiri Tiger Reserve, equipped with thermal drone cameras, are conducting night operations under Operation T2 Alpha to ensure the final tiger is safely captured.

Local villagers from Nanjedavanapura, Veernapura, and Udigaal have been closely monitoring the operations and expressed relief at the capture of the five tigers. The forest department has assured that the final tiger’s capture will be conducted with utmost caution to prevent harm to both the animal and the villagers.

With the successful capture of the five tigers, authorities have highlighted the importance of continued vigilance and forest monitoring. The ongoing operation demonstrates the effectiveness of modern technology like thermal drone cameras in wildlife conservation, especially in mitigating conflicts between tigers and local communities.

The forest department has emphasized that once all six tigers are safely captured, they will be monitored and rehabilitated within secure enclosures to prevent future human-wildlife conflicts. Residents are advised to remain cautious and report any tiger sightings near village perimeters.

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