Escaped Tigress Kankati Roams Free: Panic in Mukundra Hills

The radio-collared tigress Kankati, known for attacks in Ranthambore, briefly escaped her enclosure in Mukundra Hills, causing panic and halting traffic. She returned later, raising concerns over safety and monitoring. Wildlife enthusiast criticized inadequate safety measures, emphasizing past incidents necessitating better protections.

In a dramatic development, Kankati, a notorious tigress, escaped her designated enclosure in the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve on Tuesday morning, causing panic and briefly halting traffic in the area.

The tigress, which has a history of fatal attacks, returned to the forest enclosure later that day, according to Muthu S, Deputy Conservator of Forest at Mukundra Hills. Kankati, radio-collared for monitoring, had crossed a road before returning.

Criticism arose regarding safety protocols, with wildlife enthusiast Brijesh Vijayvergiya blaming the forest department for inadequate measures, citing past incidents of wildlife fatalities near roads.

(With inputs from agencies.)