Bandhavgarh News

Aug. 13, 2010 –Tiger cub found dead in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Three cubs of Jhurjhura Tigress, who was died due to jeep-hit in Bandhavgarh, were missing since last 4-5 days. On 10/Aug/2010, park authorities declared that they have found dead body of one of the cub in the protected area made for them. Other two cubs are still missing till now. Reason of cub's death was revealed as attack by some mature tiger of the reserve.
Earlier when tigress(their mother) was killed by jeep hit, park authorities made announcement to shift them to enclosure in Magdhi zone of Bandhavgarh. But till now they were living in the same area where their mother was killed. That area was declared as protect zone for cubs and was not properly fenced to ensure protection. This human negligence resulted in loss of tiger cub and also revealed the irresponsible work culture in park management system. Mistakes are repeated again & again.

May 20, 2010 –Tigress Killed by Safari Vehicle hit in Bandhavgarh National Park
Last updated: 10/Aug/2010
On Wednesday 19/May/2010, a tigress of 08 years old found dead in Jhurjhura region, close to water source in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. It was first spotted by tourists and reported to forest official. She died before the help reached to her. She was having 3 cubs of about 05 months old. First, forest officials declared the death cause as illness or conflict with other tiger. Postmortem report revealed the death cause as multiple injuries due to multiple hit by vehicle. Images recently released of postmortem carried out reveals that Postmortem was done in open air and axe is used in postmortem related work. It shows the level of arrangement and facilities available for animals. Investigation is going on. During investigation, several safari jeeps who have been allotted the route on the accident spot lies were detained for forensic examination and were later released with clean-chit. So far 03 employees were suspended in the case. Pressure is mounting on State Government so case is now handed-over to CID (Crime Investigation Department).
Till 10th of August 2010, investigating authorities are not able to find actual culprit. Although in some day some outcome will be made public but delay in justice is equivalent to denial of justice. It seems search for scapegoat is going on. Despite of visible facts, why authorities are not in a position to nab the culprit is a mystery.

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April 10, 2010 –Tigers boom in Central India Tiger Reserves
New generation of tigers have been arrived in Tiger Country- India. In last 15 months, about 117 tiger cubs have been seen in 9 Tiger Reserves of India known for healthy tiger density and good sighting. Among them 44 cubs are from Kanha, Bandhavgarh & Pench Tiger Reserves of Madhya Pradesh State due to which, tiger sighting (of every age group) in summers is going great in early morning & evening hours of park safari. In Bandhavgarh only, 12 new tiger cubs can be seen by the visitors.

March 30, 2010 – Human killing by Tigress in Bandhavgarh Forest area:
Human killing by Tigress in Bandhavgarh Forest area:
In an unfortunate incident, one of the local village girl (approx. age 18years) was killed by Tigress inside Bandhavgarh Forest. As per our local villagers, girl went to forest to collect "Mahua" (fruit of Indian Butter Tree) and unfortunately moved close to the area where tigress had made kill. Incident took place near Kushwahi Village of Bandhavgarh buffer zone area. Investigation is going on and more result will yet to come. As per local villager, that particular tigress was not seen in that area earlier.


Project Bison to rehabilitate Gaur (Indian Bison) in Bandhavgarh forest.

Bisons or Gaurs were present in Bandhavgarh forest till 1998 and after that they never seen in Bandhavgarh. Now Forest Department of Madhya Pardesh are working on a project to rehabilitate Gaur in Bandhavgarh Forest. Project was underway. In recent developments, tranquilizing vaccination for Gaur is imported from South Africa. At first about 20-35 Gaurs will be translocated from Kanha National Park forest to Bandhavgarh. A special enclosure was made in Magdhi zone of Bandhavgarh to keep them. After analyzing the results, their population will be increased gradually. Project was on the way since long time but now it seems it will gear-up smoothly to its desired aim.