“Kerala’s Forest Department Prepares to Hunt Man-Eating Tiger After Killing Vakeri Resident”

Accident – death – Obituary News :

On December 9th, the half-eaten body of Prajeesh, a resident of Vakeri region in Kalpetta, Wayanad, was discovered near a forest area. The incident has led to the identification of a 13-year-old male tiger (WWL 45) as the man-eater responsible for the attack, confirmed by the Kerala Forest Minister A K Saseendran on Thursday.

Following this confirmation, the forest department has made preparations to hunt down and eliminate the dangerous tiger. The local community has expressed concerns over the safety of residents and livestock, prompting calls for authorities to take urgent action against the man-eating tiger.

The tiger, which has been under close observation, is being monitored through 25 cameras, with two cages ready for the operation. The Chief Wildlife Warden has issued the order to shoot the animal to ensure the safety of the local population.

The forest minister has urged the public to cooperate and support the measures taken by officials to address the tiger threat. Currently, there are five patrol teams, shooters, and doctors in the area to ensure the safety of the residents.

However, a plea opposing the government’s order to kill the tiger if it cannot be apprehended or tranquillized was rejected by the Kerala High Court. The court’s ruling emphasized that the petition seemed to be more for public spectacle than for the welfare of the public. The petitioner organization, Animals and Nature Ethics Community (ANEC), has been ordered to pay a fee of Rs 25,000.

The situation remains tense as the authorities strive to eliminate the man-eating tiger, ensuring the safety of the residents in the Vakeri region. The forest department’s efforts to track down and eliminate the tiger are crucial in maintaining the delicate balance between human settlements and wildlife in the area.

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