The operation to capture a tiger that walked approximately 500 kilometres from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary near Yavatmal to Dharashiv in Solapur district is set to commence today. Forest department officials will use thermal drones and camera traps to track and capture the animal. Sources revealed that the tiger has been killing two cattle daily, causing widespread panic among locals.

Dr V Clement Ben, additional principal chief conservator forest (Western Wildlife Region), said, “The state government has authorised the capture of the tiger that journeyed from Tipeshwar to Solapur district. After its safe capture, the tiger will be fitted with a radio collar and released into the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve.”