A total of 25 forest department employees with the help of 16 camera traps would keep an eye on an injured tigress with her four cubs, in Khadsingi Forest Range Buffer Zone. The tigress is believed to be from Bhanuskhindi area in Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Project.
The tigress., favourite of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and an attraction for tourists entering the tiger reserve from Nimdela, Alizanza, Navegain area, was seen limping. The video of her movements became viral and tiger lovers had expressed concern over her injuries. The Forest Department announced that the tigress is healthy and is in Bhanuskhindi Nimdhela area with her four cubs. She is training her cubs in hunting.
The wildlife lovers demanded that the tigress should be treated by the Forest Department. The Forest Departments started an investigation into the demand and stated that the tigress is healthy. The cubs are also healthy. The information was given by the Forest Department based on the information collected through the camera installed in the region. The Forest Department, however, is keeping a close watch on her movement.