A juvenile Royal Bengal Tiger was successfully rescued from Notungaon near Biswanath Ghat, on the fringe of the 6th Addition of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNP&TR), following a day-long operation by the Forest Department.
The tiger cub was first spotted in bushes within the village area during the morning, prompting an immediate response from forest officials. In coordination with the civil administration and police, the area was secured and cordoned off to ensure the safety of both local residents and the animal.
Suspecting that the young tiger may have become separated from its mother, officials initially decided against immediate intervention and kept the animal under close observation for several hours. The aim was to allow sufficient time for the mother tiger to return and reunite with the cub naturally. However, no signs of another tiger were detected throughout the day.
As the chances of a natural reunion appeared to diminish by evening, forest personnel launched a carefully planned rescue operation. Nets were strategically placed around the area to gently guide the tiger towards a trap cage.
After hours of patient monitoring, the juvenile tiger entered the cage and was safely secured. Authorities said the rescue was completed without the use of tranquilizers or chemical immobilisation because of the animal’s young age.
The rescued tiger is currently under observation and receiving veterinary care. Forest officials said efforts would be made to reunite the cub with its mother in the 6th Addition area of Kaziranga, depending on its health and behavioural condition.
The Forest Department thanked local residents for their cooperation and restraint, stating that their support played a crucial role in ensuring the success of the rescue operation without any harm to people or wildlife.
Officials also noted that the incident underlines the ecological importance of the 6th Addition to Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, which serves as an extended habitat and wildlife movement corridor for tigers and other animals in the landscape.