Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru district has witnessed increasing tiger disturbances across several taluks, prompting the Forest Department to intensify operations.

Between Oct. 12 and Nov. 30, officials successfully captured a total of 22 tigers, including 12 cubs, as part of measures to reduce human-wildlife conflict.

Every year, from September to December, tigresses give birth and seek shelter along forest fringes, often near villages, tanks and fields.

During this period, they become highly protective of their cubs, frequently attacking livestock and occasionally humans, leading to a sharp rise in tiger-human conflict cases.

This year, in the Mysuru region alone, tigers attacked four people, claiming three lives, leaving residents of forest-edge villages in fear.

Following widespread public demand for action, the Forest Department deployed additional staff and launched intensive combing operations. Within just 42 days, 22 tigers were captured across different ranges.

Key captures across Mysuru district

On Oct. 12, a 12-year-old tigress was caught near Alalahalli village in the Hediyala range, followed by a 1.5-year-old tigress near Badagalapura village in the Nugu range on Oct. 18.

Two male cubs, aged 40 to 45 days, were rescued on Oct. 27, while a six-year-old tigress was captured near Eregowdanahundi in the Hediyala Range of Bandipur Tiger Reserve on Oct. 28.

A 1.5-year-old male tiger was caught near Hosaveedu village in the Hediyala range on Nov. 5, and an injured 11 to 12-year-old male tiger was captured near Kurnegala-Kandalike village in the Moleyur range  on Nov. 9.

On Nov. 10, a four-year-old tigress was captured near Kallahalli village in the Gundlupet range along with three cubs aged three to four months.

An eight-month-old male cub was trapped near Erappana Koppalu in Hunsur taluk on Nov. 12, while an eight-year-old tigress was captured near Bennegere in Mullur on Nov. 18 along with three cubs, one male and two female, aged 45 days.

Finally, on Nov. 25, a six-year-old male tiger was captured near Devalapura-Puradasheddlu in Saragur taluk. The majority of operations were concentrated around villages bordering Bandipur Tiger Reserve, where disturbances were most severe.

Officials stated that the captured tigers and cubs are being rehabilitated as per guidelines, ensuring both conservation and safety. The Department emphasised that such proactive measures are crucial to balance wildlife protection with the safety of rural communities living along forest fringes.