Authorities prepare to tranquillise tiger roaming near Annavaram temple
Wildlife authorities in Andhra Pradesh are working to tranquillise a tiger near Annavaram temple. The tiger, named 'Explorer', was reintroduced into the wild as part of a conservation effort. Officials are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of both the tiger and the local community.
- ▪The tiger is roaming near Pampa reservoir in Kakinada district.
- ▪Authorities from the National Tiger Conservation Authority are involved in the operation.
- ▪The tiger was reintroduced into the wild on February 14, 2026, after being tranquillised earlier.
- ▪Officials are taking all necessary measures to manage the tiger's movements.
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The Wildlife authorities of Andhra Pradesh State forest department and expert committee constituted by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) have launched a fresh drive to tranquillise the transient tiger which is roaming near Pampa reservoir near Annavaram temple area in Kakinada district.On Monday, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests P. V. Chalapathi Rao, Chief Conservator of Forests (Rajahmundry) Mr. Srikantanadha Reddy and Kakinada District Forest Officer N. Ramachandra Rao rushed to the spot to monitor and assess the possibilities to tranquillise the tiger.The adult male tiger, named ‘Explorer’, was reintroduced into the wild in the Godavari landscape of Papikonda National Park (PNP) in Andhra Pradesh on February 14, 2026, as part of ‘Operation Stripes’, eight days…
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