Drones lead operation; Big cat had a snare around neck

Mysore/Mysuru : The Forest Department officials and staff, after obtaining special permission to carry out a high-risk operation post-sunset, successfully captured the suspected killer tiger in Saragur last night.

The tiger, aged between 11 and 13 years, is suspected to have killed Chowdanayaka and partially devoured his body at Hale Heggudilu village, bordering the Bandipur Forest in Saragur taluk, on Nov. 7. The big cat was captured about 2 kms from the spot where fatal attack had occurred.

The special approval to tranquilise and capture the tiger after dark was sought by Bandipur Tiger Reserve Director S. Prabhakaran, prioritising the safety of nearby villagers.

Conducting combing operations in forest areas after sunset requi

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