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Bihar tiger roams Assam villages, West Bengal considers tranquilising
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 02:01 AM
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A tiger originally from Bihar has been sighted moving across several villages in Assam, prompting West Bengal wildlife officials to discuss tranquilising the animal.
A tiger that was originally tagged in Bihar has been reported moving from one village to another in the bordering districts of Assam. Local residents first noticed the animal near a tea garden in Golaghat and subsequent sightings were confirmed in neighboring hamlets over the past week.
The presence of the apex predator has raised safety concerns among villagers, many of whom rely on agriculture and livestock for their livelihood. Assam forest officials have deployed patrol teams and set up warning signs, while urging residents to avoid venturing into forested areas after dusk.
Meanwhile, wildlife authorities in West Bengal, which shares a corridor with the affected region, are evaluating the option of tranquilising the tiger to relocate it safely. Officials say any intervention would be coordinated with Assam's forest department and guided by expert advice to minimise stress on the animal.
Experts note that such cross‑state movements are not uncommon for tigers seeking new territories, but they underscore the need for collaborative monitoring to prevent human‑wildlife conflict.
The presence of the apex predator has raised safety concerns among villagers, many of whom rely on agriculture and livestock for their livelihood. Assam forest officials have deployed patrol teams and set up warning signs, while urging residents to avoid venturing into forested areas after dusk.
Meanwhile, wildlife authorities in West Bengal, which shares a corridor with the affected region, are evaluating the option of tranquilising the tiger to relocate it safely. Officials say any intervention would be coordinated with Assam's forest department and guided by expert advice to minimise stress on the animal.
Experts note that such cross‑state movements are not uncommon for tigers seeking new territories, but they underscore the need for collaborative monitoring to prevent human‑wildlife conflict.