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Tiger Shivaji Quarantined, Safari Closed after Fatal Attack at Jaipur’s Nahargarh Park
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 07:47 AM
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Following a tiger attack that killed a woman, the tiger‑lion safari at Nahargarh Biological Park in Jaipur has been halted, the involved tiger named Shivaji placed under quarantine, and four forest staff face disciplinary action.
A female visitor was fatally attacked by a tiger at Nahargarh Biological Park on the outskirts of Jaipur, Rajasthan, prompting immediate safety concerns. The tiger, identified as Shivaji, was the animal involved in the incident.
In response, park authorities have suspended all tiger‑lion safari operations until further notice. Shivaji has been moved to a quarantine enclosure while a detailed forensic and behavioral assessment is conducted.
The forest department has launched an internal inquiry, resulting in disciplinary action against four forest employees alleged to have breached safety protocols. The park remains closed to the public as officials review operational procedures and implement stricter visitor‑monitoring measures.
Officials emphasized that the decision aims to prevent any recurrence and to ensure the safety of both visitors and the wildlife under their care.
In response, park authorities have suspended all tiger‑lion safari operations until further notice. Shivaji has been moved to a quarantine enclosure while a detailed forensic and behavioral assessment is conducted.
The forest department has launched an internal inquiry, resulting in disciplinary action against four forest employees alleged to have breached safety protocols. The park remains closed to the public as officials review operational procedures and implement stricter visitor‑monitoring measures.
Officials emphasized that the decision aims to prevent any recurrence and to ensure the safety of both visitors and the wildlife under their care.