Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, the male Royal Bengal Tiger reached the Tourism Zone of Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary for exploring the forest habitat yesterday late afternoon and was sighted by around 40 tourists in four safari vehicles.
As per reports, the tiger hunted a Sambar deer inside the core zone late in the evening. Forest officials confirmed the predation, terming it as a crucial observation of the tiger’s natural hunting behaviour establishing itself in Debrigarh.
Forest officials confirmed the predation, calling it a major observation of the tiger’s natural hunting behaviour and its growing adaptation to the Debrigarh habitat. Following the movement and successful hunt, security arrangements in and around the sanctuary have been tightened.
Meanwhile, river patrolling has been strengthened along with intensified patrolling in the western borders of the sanctuary. Police, local community and informer sources have been alerted to immediately share any information regarding poachers, traps, snares or any suspicious activity that could endanger the tiger.
A cash reward of Rs. 1000 has been announced for anyone providing such credible information, and the identity of the informer will be kept completely confidential.
Police of Bargarh and Sambalpur districts will also provide necessary inputs and support in this regard.
The Forest Department stated that further details will remain confidential and will not be disclosed in the interest of the tiger’s safety and protection.
