Nagpur: Exposing the gap in protection in Pengh Tiger Reserve (PTR), Maharashtra, Tigress appointed as T41 seen with a wire snare on his neck.
It was revealed on the heel on the heel of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), on January 14, 2022, requested a tiger reserve to launch an anti-snare drive and anti-electrocution around the tiger reserve.
The villagers who stayed at Vanera in West Pench said they heard the hard roar of tigers groaning in pain on the night of January 26.
On January 27, villagers submitted information to forest officials.
PENH Deputy Director (Core) Prabhu Nath Shukla confirmed TiRigess T41 seen with a snare on his neck in a photo trap photo in a tiger reserve.
“This is noted during checking photos of the camera trap placed in the rhythm of the release of the range of Nagalwadi,” he said.
Shukla added, “The agricultural area is about 1 km from the location of the camera trap.
Analyzing records of past camera traps, Tigress found across Western Pen, Saldegar, and Ranges Nagalwadi.” “We have mobilized more camera traps to find the animal.
Nine teams Patrol has been formed to track TiRigess.
The villagers are asked to remain vigilant and not a business in the forest.
We have also formed a group of WhatsApp Sarpanches, Head of the Economic Development Committee (EDC), and Patil Police from the nearest villages to share information, “Shukla said .
“However, the incident explained that someone did not do the work they paid.
PenH has a full battalion of 100 Jawan from Force Protection Tiger Force (STPF), whose job is to exclusively protect tigers.
However, this is a completely different story because of the staff.
STPF experienced demoralization than non-payment of regular salaries over the past 7 months, “said the source.
Shukla said, “The patrol team is looking for snares in agriculture and forest boundaries around pest.” However, the Wildlife Conshendationists said, “If the anti-snare drive is being carried out, why is the snare still found? When tourism is closed because Covid-19, the whole focus must be present in protection.” “Tigers who are entangled in wire expose the lack of protection.
When you see snare Case like this, it shows shortcomings in protection work.
Pest administration needs to increase this, “said the member of the Kishor state wildlife council.
The Range of Pengh Nagalwadi, which side by side with Madhya Pradesh, is famous for putting a live power cord and wire snare traps to seize savage animals.
There are several illegal hunting incidents, including tigers, in the past because of electrocution.
Last month, a Tigress was poisoned in various pests of saledghat and there was no trace of two young children.
At Waror Forest Range of Chandrapur too, a moving Tigress with a snare wire on his neck for the past eight months.