New Delhi: In a dramatic turn of events, forest officials in Uttarakhands Tehri District resorted to shooting down a tiger that had unleashed terror by attacking numerous individuals in the region. The decision to kill the aggressive animal came after reports surfaced of its involvement in multiple attacks, leaving residents in fear and prompting authorities to take urgent action.Tiger terror grips Tehri The news of the tigers relentless attacks spread fear among the residents of Tehri District, Uttarakhand, as reports emerged of several individuals sustaining severe injuries due to encounters with the wild animal. The relentless attacks instilled such terror in the area that people were hesitant to venture out of their homes, fearing an encounter with the blood-thirsty tiger.देखिए टाइगर को ढेर करने का लाइव वीडियो,दहशत बने टाइगर को आज घेराबंदी करके ढेर कर दिया। मामला टिहरी जनपद के मलेथा गाँव का है, पिछले दो दिन में दस लोगो को घायल कर चुके इस गुलदार की घेराबंदी के लिए ड्रोन का प्रयोग किया गया।वन विभाग के इस पूरे ऑपरेशन में देवप्रयाग के विधायक विनोद… pic.twitter.com/cUNJkgjqQj— Ajit Singh Rathi (@AjitSinghRathi) February 23, 2024Forest departments responseResponding to the escalating situation, officials from the Forest Department of Uttarakhand took swift action to address the threat posed by the aggressive tiger. With reports indicating that the tiger had attacked over ten people, including residents of Maletha Village, Tehri District, authorities mobilized efforts to neutralize the animal and ensure the safety of the local community.Operation to neutralize the tigerLed by Devprayag MLA Vinod Kandari, the forest department launched a comprehensive operation aimed at capturing or eliminating the tiger responsible for the spate of attacks. Prompted by complaints from residents and local representatives, forest officials formed a specialized team and ventured into the jungle to locate the elusive animal.Utilizing advanced technology, including drone surveillance, the forest department meticulously tracked the movements of the tiger, eventually zeroing in on its location within the dense forest terrain. With the assistance of drones, officials successfully cornered the aggressive tiger, paving the way for decisive action to be taken.Tiger shot deadIn a tense confrontation captured on video and widely circulated on social media platforms, a team of 10-15 forest department officials confronted the tiger in its natural habitat. With the safety of the villagers paramount, the officials made the difficult but necessary decision to shoot and neutralize the aggressive animal, putting an end to its reign of terror.Sigh of relief for the localsFollowing the successful operation, residents of Tehri District breathed a collective sigh of relief, knowing that the threat posed by the tiger had been eliminated. Devprayag MLA Vinod Kandari commended the forest department officials for their courage and awarded them a token of appreciation, highlighting their efforts in safeguarding the community against the ferocious predator.The swift and decisive action taken by forest officials underscores the commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in wildlife-prone areas, reinforcing the importance of proactive measures in mitigating human-wildlife conflicts.
