Fear Grips Chakulia Villages as Simlipal Tigress Remains at Large

Forest Teams Failed to Tranquilize ‘Zeenat’ After Buffalo Attack

Key Points:

• Schools closed, movement restricted in villages due to tigress threat
• Joint rescue operation by Jharkhand and Odisha forest teams continues
• Radio-collared tigress traveled 35 km from Simlipal Reserve

JAMSHEDPUR – A curfew-like situation prevails in Chakulia block villages as authorities struggle to capture ‘Zeenat’, a tigress that strayed from Odisha’s Simlipal Tiger Reserve.

The administration imposed restrictions in affected areas. Schools remain closed since December 11.

“Public safety is our primary concern,” noted a district official.

Rescue Attempts

Forest teams attempted tranquilization. A buffalo was used as bait.

Meanwhile, the hungry tigress attacked the bait. However, the tranquilizer dart missed its target.

“We’re monitoring her movements continuously,” explained a forest officer.

Background Story

Zeenat arrived from Maharashtra’s Tadoba Reserve. She was relocated to Simlipal in November.

Moreover, GPS tracking shows her 35-kilometer journey. She crossed multiple forest areas.

“Interstate coordination continues for safe rescue,” remarked a wildlife expert.