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Karnataka Orders Capture of Tigress and Four Cubs After CCTV Sighting

The Forest Minister set a zero-casualty goal using round-the-clock surveillance to enable safe relocation.

Overview

  • An emergency video conference led by Eshwar B. Khandre directed immediate deployment of a large capture cage with tranquilisation if required.
  • Continuous monitoring with drones, thermal cameras and intensified e-patrolling was ordered to track movements and issue timely village alerts.
  • Veterinarians, sharpshooters and additional elephants were mobilised with instructions to keep all necessary rescue equipment ready.
  • Section 144 was to be enforced near the operation site to prevent crowds and safeguard residents and field teams.
  • Command centres were activated and staff were told to install the mobile patrol app as the Nanjedevapura operation continued with no confirmed capture.