ON THURSDAY at approximately 5 am, information was received about the presence of a tiger in the backyard of a house in village Arouli. Upon receiving the information, Forest Department personnel immediately arrived at the scene. Given the sensitivity of the situation, the area was secured, and senior officials were immediately informed, while villagers were advised to exercise caution. Following the guidance of senior officials and obtaining the necessary permissions, the tiger was safely rescued. The tiger was successfully rescued by the rescue team from Khatiya Range and Forest Department personnel under the guidance and presence of Amita K B, Deputy Director, Buffer Zone Forest Division, Kanha Tiger Reserve; Dr Sandeep Agarwal, Wildlife Veterinarian, Ashish Kumar Pandey, Assistant Director, Sijhora and Archana Narnore, Assistant Conservator of Forests, Forest Development Corporation, Mandla. During the rescue operation, the police forces from Khatiya and Tatari police stations, the Hawk Force, the Revenue Department, and local villagers provided significant support. Thanks to excellent coordination between all departments and cooperation of locals, the rescue operation was completed peacefully and safely.

 

No untoward incident occurred. Surveillance was increased after the tiger attack on the woman: It is noteworthy that on October 7, at approximately 10:15 pm, Ramli Bai Revaram Maravi (46), was attacked by a tiger while sleeping in the open space of their house in village Arouli. Upon receiving information about the incident, the Forest Department took immediate action and immediately transported the injured woman to the Government Hospital, Bamhni Banjar. After receiving first aid, she was referred to the District Hospital, Mandla, and Jabalpur for further treatment, where she is currently undergoing treatment. Immediate financial assistance was also provided to the victim as per the regulations. The Forest Department maintained special vigilance in village Arouli and the surrounding area. The rescued tiger has been sent to the quarantine centre in Mukki under the supervision of a wildlife veterinarian, where its health and behaviour will be assessed and monitored as necessary. Forest Department is continuously patrolling and monitoring the area, and villagers have been urged to remain vigilant, refrain from leaving their homes unnecessarily at night, and to inform the Forest Department if they notice any wildlife activity.