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NTCA Approves Joint Operation to Capture Buxa Tigress
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 09:40 PM
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The National Tiger Conservation Authority has given its nod, enabling Bengal and Assam forest departments to launch a coordinated effort to capture the Buxa tigress.
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has formally approved a joint operation between the forest departments of West Bengal and Assam to capture the Buxa tigress, a tiger that has been causing concern in the Buxa Tiger Reserve.
The decision follows a series of sightings and incidents attributed to the tigress, prompting authorities to take decisive action. The operation will involve coordinated patrols, tracking, and humane capture techniques to ensure the safety of both wildlife and local communities.
Officials from both states have outlined a detailed plan that includes the use of trained personnel, specialized equipment, and a contingency protocol should the tigress pose a threat. The NTCA’s approval marks a significant step in regional wildlife management and underscores the importance of inter-state cooperation.
The Buxa Tiger Reserve, located on the border of West Bengal and Assam, is a critical habitat for Bengal tigers. The capture operation aims to relocate the tigress to a secure sanctuary where it can be monitored and protected.
Local residents and conservationists are hopeful that the joint effort will reduce the risk of human-wildlife conflict while preserving the ecological balance of the reserve.
The decision follows a series of sightings and incidents attributed to the tigress, prompting authorities to take decisive action. The operation will involve coordinated patrols, tracking, and humane capture techniques to ensure the safety of both wildlife and local communities.
Officials from both states have outlined a detailed plan that includes the use of trained personnel, specialized equipment, and a contingency protocol should the tigress pose a threat. The NTCA’s approval marks a significant step in regional wildlife management and underscores the importance of inter-state cooperation.
The Buxa Tiger Reserve, located on the border of West Bengal and Assam, is a critical habitat for Bengal tigers. The capture operation aims to relocate the tigress to a secure sanctuary where it can be monitored and protected.
Local residents and conservationists are hopeful that the joint effort will reduce the risk of human-wildlife conflict while preserving the ecological balance of the reserve.