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Assam seeks permission to tranquilise Buxa tiger that entered state
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 02:36 AM
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Forest officials in Assam have applied for clearance to tranquilise a female tiger from West Bengal's Buxa reserve that has wandered into the state.
Forest officials in Assam reported that a female tiger, originally from the Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal, has crossed into Assam's forested area. The animal's movement raised concerns about potential human‑wildlife conflict and the safety of the tiger itself.
The state forest department has formally sought permission from the relevant wildlife authority to carry out a tranquilisation operation, which would allow the tiger to be safely relocated or monitored.
Authorities said the request follows standard protocol, ensuring that any intervention is undertaken only after expert assessment and legal clearance. The move aims to prevent any accidental encounters while preserving the animal's wellbeing.
The state forest department has formally sought permission from the relevant wildlife authority to carry out a tranquilisation operation, which would allow the tiger to be safely relocated or monitored.
Authorities said the request follows standard protocol, ensuring that any intervention is undertaken only after expert assessment and legal clearance. The move aims to prevent any accidental encounters while preserving the animal's wellbeing.