(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?
(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?
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.