3rd Feb., 2019

Nagpur: In yet another example of how tigers are falling prey to linear intrusions, a full-grown tiger was seriously injured when it was hit by a speeding vehicle on NH7 close to the Maharashtra side of the Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR).
According to Pench chief conservator of forest (CCF) and field director Ravikiran Govekar, the incident occurred around 7pm when the tiger was crossing the four-lane highway near Harnakund village.

Sources said the tiger crossed the road from the territorial forest area and was going toward Pench when it was hit by the speeding vehicle (MH40-AR-9585).

“There were blood stains at the spot. The forest staff heard loud growling of the tiger from the thickets. It may be injured and in pain. The sound was coming from about 100 metres away from the highway,” said sources.

“We are monitoring the situation and a proper decision will be taken after seeing the condition of the tiger. Being dark, it will take time to attend to it,” said Govekar.

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