Tiger & Elephant Kill Three People in Ramnagar’s Jim Corbett Region. Those included 37-year-old Prem Singh, 64-year-old Bhuvan, & 55-year-old Sompal.
A 37-year-old person named Prem Singh who worked as a contract gardener in Jim Corbett National Park was killed in the jungles of Bijrani Range by a tiger while he was out collecting firewood with his wife Rupa Devi, and 9-Year-Old Son Uday. He was a resident of Savalde East Nepali Colony in Ramnagar. Tiger attacked him in Kania Bit Compound No. 10 as narrated by Ranger Bijrani Prakash Chandra Herbola. The tiger pressed on him and took him 300 meters inside the dense forests of the Bijrani zone. When the villagers reached the spot after news broke through, the tiger ran away and left the body of Prem Singh half-eaten from the lower end.
Similarly, an elderly man, 64-year-old Bhuvan Chandra Belbal, who went missing in the Jungles of Kyari Village of Ramnagar raised concern among local authorities. People feared that he might have also been attacked by a tiger in the region. He went to the Ramnagar Forest Division forest, which is adjacent to the village, to collect grass and wood, and never returned.
On the other hand, in the Buggawala area of Haridwar, an elephant killed a 55-year-old middle-aged man named Sompal while he was on his way home. He lived in Hazar Tongia, and his body was found lying on the road around early morning by local villagers.
(Source: Live Hindustan)
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What Measures to Implement in Light of These Recent Events?
Looking into the recent incidents where a Tiger & Elephant killed three People in Ramnagar’s Jim Corbett Region, relevant measures must be undertaken by local and state authorities. Here are a couple of suggestions that we think can benefit the locals.
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Maximize the Deployment of Wildlife Veterinary Units
The entire idea behind this is to have a significant number of ready-to-move vans. As a result, these will act as wildlife veterinary units. Easily deployable at the earliest in case of any unwarranted tiger or elephant movement in Jim Corbett region. They should carry tranquilizers and tracking gear. Also, the staff must know relocation protocols to handle any unwanted threat easily and seamlessly. This will increase the probability of reducing the chances of tiger attack even with local people in the vicinity.
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Create Wildlife Safe Roads with Elevated Walkways
The local authorities must construct elevated roads that are a few feet above the normal surface level. As a result, this will reduce the chances of encountering wild animals like tigers/elephants. Moreover, the locals can protect themselves better. In the incidents above, everyone appeared middle-aged. Hence, having elevated pathways will allow them to have a quick response time in saving themselves from tiger or elephant attack.
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Install Reflective Signage for Night-time along with Scent Barriers
Local Authorities must install navigational and informational signage across the Bijrani zone areas. It should be in the regions where there is a high probability of spotting a tiger or elephant. This will help the locals navigate the path with ease at night time. They can see where the actual road is without deviating from unwanted locations. Also, local authorities must install scent barriers. This will radiate a strong smell and will repel the tiger and elephant in case they try to approach the village area. This will eventually reduce the risk of roadside encounters with wild animals and help protect the lives of local villagers.
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