Maha: Tiger that killed three persons, captured after 15-day operation in Chandrapur

Chandrapur, Nov 4 (UNI) The Forest Department's rescue team has captured a five-year-old tiger suspected of killing three persons in Chimur forest range of Chandrapur district following a 15-day operation, officials said on Wednesday. The tiger, identified as TATR 189 SAM/BRA T 130 SAM, was tranquilised around midnight on November 3 after sustained efforts by forest personnel to track its movements. Its capture has brought considerable relief to residents of villages adjoining the forest area, where fear had prevailed following the fatal attacks. According to forest officials, the tiger had killed two persons in the concerned forest area before claiming…