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Tigress Rescue Mishap: Injured Feline Released Prematurely
9 Nov
Summary
- Injured tigress released prematurely at Buxa Tiger Reserve.
- Tigress suffered abrasion injuries to paw pads after drug reversal.
- Concerns raised over tigress transport, lack of coordination in capture.
A review meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has criticized the hurried release of an injured tigress at Buxa Tiger Reserve. The tigress, originally from Bihar's Valmiki, was released on October 4, 2026, despite visible injuries to her forepaws' claws. The NTCA noted that the tigress experienced distress during a lengthy transport process, including a flight on an Indian Air Force aircraft. Her paw pads showed abrasion injuries, believed to have occurred after reversal drugs were administered on September 29, 2026.
Further concerns were raised regarding the tigress's recent capture near Raimona, Assam, on November 3, 2026, citing a lack of coordination with Assam officials. It is suggested that sourcing tigers from Assam's Manas or Kaziranga in the future could minimize travel stress. The tigress escaped her acclimatization enclosure on November 7, 2026, and is reportedly still within the Buxa Tiger Reserve, being monitored closely.
