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Tiger Snared: Forest Officials Accused of Negligence
13 Jun
Summary
- A tiger was found in an illegal snare trap in Muthodi range.
- Wildlife activist alleges forest officials showed negligence in rescue.
- Complaint cites violations of wildlife protection and forest acts.
A wildlife activist has formally accused forest officials of negligence following the discovery of a tiger caught in an illegal snare trap within the Muthodi range of Bhadra Tiger Reserve. The injured animal was reportedly sighted for several days before its rescue was initiated, a delay that has drawn sharp criticism.
The complaint, lodged with the head of forest force, cites specific sections of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and Project Tiger guidelines, emphasizing the legal obligation to provide immediate care to injured wildlife. The activist also referenced past Supreme Court rulings reinforcing the state's duty to protect animals.
Further allegations point to illegal activities such as resorts, estates, and organized poaching operating within protected forest areas, in potential violation of environmental and forest conservation acts. The activist is calling for a thorough investigation into the poaching incidents and official inaction, alongside a special probe into broader illegal operations near the reserve.
