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Bengal Minister Manoj Oraon to Assam as Buxa Tigress Collar Signals Found After 32 Hours
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 04:18 AM
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After a 32‑hour silence, the tracking collar on the Buxa Tiger Reserve tigress transmitted signals, prompting Bengal Forest Minister Manoj Oraon to head to Assam for coordination.
Forest officials in West Bengal reported that the radio collar attached to the elusive Buxa tigress finally emitted a signal after 32 hours of silence, confirming the animal's presence in the region. The signal was detected by monitoring teams using satellite‑based tracking equipment.
The breakthrough brought immediate relief to wildlife authorities who had been concerned about the tigress's whereabouts and potential threats to its safety. Experts said the collar data would help them assess the animal's movements and health.
Following the development, Bengal Forest Minister Manoj Oraon announced his intention to travel to Assam to meet with counterpart officials. The minister said the tigress is believed to have crossed into Assam, and joint coordination is essential for its protection.
Both state governments have pledged to continue close monitoring of the tigress and to take any necessary conservation actions to safeguard the endangered animal.
The breakthrough brought immediate relief to wildlife authorities who had been concerned about the tigress's whereabouts and potential threats to its safety. Experts said the collar data would help them assess the animal's movements and health.
Following the development, Bengal Forest Minister Manoj Oraon announced his intention to travel to Assam to meet with counterpart officials. The minister said the tigress is believed to have crossed into Assam, and joint coordination is essential for its protection.
Both state governments have pledged to continue close monitoring of the tigress and to take any necessary conservation actions to safeguard the endangered animal.