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Tigress That Killed Woman in Balaghat Rescued, Shifted to Van Vihar

A 14-year-old tigress that killed a woman in Parrapur village has been rescued and translocated. The tigress had worn-down canine teeth, making it difficult to hunt wild prey.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 03 August 2026 at 11:00 pm
Tigress That Killed Woman in Balaghat Rescued, Shifted to Van Vihar

A tigress that allegedly killed a 45-year-old woman, Sugni Bai, in Parrapur village under Baihar in Balaghat, has been rescued by Kanha Tiger Reserve officials. The incident occurred during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.

The tigress, identified as T-27, was later translocated to Van Vihar National Park. According to forest officials, the tigress had grown old and its canine teeth were worn down, forcing it to look for easy prey to satisfy its hunger. This was believed to be the reason behind the fatal attack on the woman.

After the incident, Kanha Tiger Reserve officials installed camera traps and deployed elephant teams to trace the suspected tigress. During the search operation, forest officials tracked the movement of the 14-year-old tigress near Parrapur village. It had reportedly attempted to enter a house and had also killed cattle.

Considering the seriousness of the situation and to prevent human-animal conflict, forest officials sought permission to rescue and relocate the tigress. After obtaining approval from Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Samita Rajora, Kanha Tiger Reserve officials launched the rescue operation.

The tigress was tranquilised and rescued on Monday afternoon. Wildlife health officer Dr Sandeep Agrawal examined the animal. During the health examination, officials found that the tigress's canine teeth were badly worn down, making it difficult for the animal to hunt wild prey.

After the rescue, the tigress was translocated to Van Vihar in a specially designed transport vehicle. Meanwhile, Kanha Tiger Reserve officials are sensitising villagers not to venture out alone and to immediately report the movement of wild animals.

The woman, Sugni Bai, was dragged out of her doorless hut and killed by the tigress during the night of August 2 in Parrapur village. The rescue operation was carried out to prevent further human-animal conflict in the area.

The translocation of the tigress to Van Vihar National Park is expected to prevent future attacks on humans. The incident highlights the need for coexistence between humans and wild animals, and the importance of taking measures to prevent human-animal conflict.

The rescue operation was a result of the collaborative efforts of the Kanha Tiger Reserve officials, forest department, and wildlife experts. The incident has also raised awareness about the importance of protecting wildlife and their habitats.

In the end, the rescue and translocation of the tigress is a significant step towards preventing human-animal conflict and promoting coexistence between humans and wild animals.

The incident has also highlighted the need for the forest department and wildlife experts to work together to protect wildlife and their habitats, and to take measures to prevent human-animal conflict.

This is a significant development in the efforts to protect wildlife and promote coexistence between humans and wild animals in the region.

The rescue and translocation of the tigress is a major success for the Kanha Tiger Reserve officials and the forest department, and is expected to have a positive impact on the conservation of wildlife in the area.

The incident has also raised awareness about the importance of protecting wildlife and their habitats, and the need for humans and wild animals to coexist peacefully.

The rescue operation was carried out successfully, and the tigress is now safe in its new habitat at Van Vihar National Park.

This is a positive development for wildlife conservation in the region, and is expected to have a significant impact on the protection of wildlife and their habitats.

The incident has highlighted the importance of collaboration between the forest department, wildlife experts, and local communities in protecting wildlife and preventing human-animal conflict.

The rescue and translocation of the tigress is a major achievement, and is expected to contribute significantly to the conservation of wildlife in the area.

In conclusion, the rescue and translocation of the tigress is a significant step towards preventing human-animal conflict and promoting coexistence between humans and wild animals.

It is a major success for the Kanha Tiger Reserve officials and the forest department, and is expected to have a positive impact on the conservation of wildlife in the area.

The incident has raised awareness about the importance of protecting wildlife and their habitats, and the need for humans and wild animals to coexist peacefully.

The rescue operation was carried out successfully, and the tigress is now safe in its new habitat at Van Vihar National Park.

This is a positive development for wildlife conservation in the region, and is expected to have a significant impact on the protection of wildlife and their habitats.

The significance of this incident lies in the fact that it highlights the need for coexistence between humans and wild animals, and the importance of taking measures to prevent human-animal conflict.

The rescue and translocation of the tigress is a major achievement, and is expected to contribute significantly to the conservation of wildlife in the area.

It is a significant step towards preventing human-animal conflict and promoting coexistence between humans and wild animals.

The incident has raised awareness about the importance of protecting wildlife and their habitats, and the need for humans and wild animals to coexist peacefully.

The rescue operation was carried out successfully, and the tigress is now safe in its new habitat at Van Vihar National Park.

This is a positive development for wildlife conservation in the region, and is expected to have a significant impact on the protection of wildlife and their habitats.

The incident has highlighted the importance of collaboration between the forest department, wildlife experts, and local communities in protecting wildlife and preventing human-animal conflict.

The rescue and translocation of the tigress is a major achievement, and is expected to contribute significantly to the conservation of wildlife in the area.

In conclusion, the rescue and translocation of the tigress is a significant step towards preventing human-animal conflict and promoting coexistence between humans and wild animals.

It is a major success for the Kanha Tiger Reserve officials and the forest department, and is expected to have a positive impact on the conservation of wildlife in the area.

The incident has raised awareness about the importance of protecting wildlife and their habitats, and the need for humans and wild animals to coexist peacefully.

The rescue operation was carried out successfully, and the tigress is now safe in its new habitat at Van Vihar National Park.

This is a positive development for wildlife conservation in the region, and is expected to have a significant impact on the protection of wildlife and their habitats.

Frequently asked questions

What happened to the tigress that killed a woman in Balaghat?

The tigress was rescued and translocated to Van Vihar National Park.

Why did the tigress attack the woman?

The tigress had worn-down canine teeth, making it difficult for the animal to hunt wild prey, and was forced to look for easy prey to satisfy its hunger.

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