Tigress Zeenat crosses into Bankura after escaping trap in Purulia

Tigress Zeenat, who has been evading capture in Purulia district for the past several days, has now crossed into Bankura, triggering a high-alert response from forest authorities. This morning, forest officials detected a signal from the tigress's radio collar in the Gopalpur forest, located in the Ranibandh block of Bankura, near the Purulia border. The tigress is believed to have moved from the Dangordi forest in Purulia, where multiple trapping attempts had failed. The authorities are now focused on tracking her exact location in the Gopalpur forest using the radio collar.

The Gopalpur forest is located near the Kumari River, and officials are concerned that Zeenat may cross the river into the nearby forests of Ranibandh and Jhilimili. Tigers are known to cross rivers with relative ease, and the river could provide an accessible route for Zeenat to move further into Bankura. Forest officials are monitoring the situation closely, using tracking equipment to determine her exact position in the Gopalpur forest and prevent her from reaching populated areas.

In Purulia, forest workers had been setting up traps in various areas, including the Dangordi forest, as part of their efforts to capture Zeenat. Despite these efforts, the tigress managed to avoid capture by breaking through the traps and continuing her movements. As she entered Bankura, local authorities have increased their presence in the surrounding areas, including villages near Gopalpur, where residents have been advised to stay indoors. Forest teams are continuing their efforts to locate and safely manage the tigress’s movements.