Human-Tiger Conflict in Ranthambhore
Recently, Ranthambhore has witnessed three fatal tiger attacks within a small radius, raising concerns over tiger management and human safety in the area.
Recent Incidents
- Three fatal attacks have occurred in less than three months within a 500-meter radius.
- The latest victim was a 70-year-old temple chowkidar, attacked by an unidentified tiger.
Previous Attacks
- April 16: Tigress Kankati killed a 7-year-old boy at the Ganesh temple.
- May 11: Kankati and her male sibling killed Range Officer Devendra Singh.
Technical Committee's Role and Recommendations
Following the second attack, a technical committee was formed to address the situation.
- The committee recommended relocating tigress Arrowhead’s three sub-adult cubs, who had become habituated to humans.
- Kankati was tranquilized and placed in an enclosure, but her siblings were not immediately managed.
Current Actions and Delays
- The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approved the relocation of the tigers.
- The Environment Ministry's clearance is still pending.
Concerns Over Bureaucratic Delays
- Experts express frustration over bureaucratic delays in urgent wildlife management actions.
- The Wildlife Act requires central approval for tiger relocation, causing procedural delays.
