Question : DEATH OF BIG CATs



(a) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that big cats are dying in Valmik Tiger Reserve in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(c) the effective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI S. REGUPATHY)

(a) to (c) Death of a tiger due to foot trap injury on 10.05.2008 in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (Bihar) has been reported by the State. Steps taken by Government of India to protect tigers are at Annexure-I.