One more tiger cub captured in Chamarajanagar’s Nanjidevanapura — UPSC Current Affairs | January 27, 2026
One more tiger cub captured in Chamarajanagar’s Nanjidevanapura
A female tiger cub was captured in the BRT Tiger Reserve as part of an operation to manage a tigress and her cubs. This event highlights ongoing efforts in wildlife conservation and human-wildlife conflict mitigation, relevant for UPSC GS3 Environment and Ecology.
Overview On January 27, 2026 , another female tiger cub was captured by the Forest Department staff at Nanjidevanapura in the Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve in Chamarajanagar taluk. This capture is part of an ongoing effort to manage a tigress and her cubs that had been frequenting the area, causing potential human-wildlife conflict. Key Developments Capture Date: The female tiger cub was captured on January 27, 2026 . Location: The capture occurred in Nanjidevanapura , within the BRT Tiger Reserve . Cub's Age: The cub is estimated to be around 10 months old. Family Group: The cub was part of a group consisting of a tigress and her four cubs. Previous Captures: The tigress was captured on January 9, 2026 , and two other cubs were captured on January 15 and January 17, 2026 , respectively. Ongoing Efforts: Efforts are still underway to capture the remaining tiger cub. Operational Details The capture operation involved significant resources and personnel: Veterinary Officers: Two departmental veterinary officers were involved. Trained Elephants: Four trained elephants from Dubare Camp were utilized. Drone Teams: Departmental drone teams provided aerial support. Forest Staff: Forest officials and staff were actively involved in the operation. UPSC Relevance This event is relevant to the UPSC GS3 syllabus , specifically concerning Environment and Ecology , Biodiversity Conservation , and Wildlife Management . It highlights the challenges of managing human-wildlife conflict and the strategies employed to conserve endangered species like tigers. Important Facts The BRT Tiger Reserve is located in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka . The operation was conducted with the permission of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, Bengaluru . The captured tigress and cubs were causing concern in Nanjidevanapura village and surrounding areas of Harave hobli . The use of trained elephants and drone teams demonstrates the integration of traditional and modern techniques in wildlife management.