Fri Nov 07 08:06:31 UTC 2025: Summary:

Due to a series of fatal tiger attacks on farmers in the Mysuru region of Karnataka, India, Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has ordered the immediate closure of safari operations in Nagarahole and Bandipur National Parks, along with a suspension of trekking activities in high-conflict zones. The decision follows the death of a 35-year-old farmer on November 7th and is prompted by three deaths in the past month. All available forest personnel and safari staff are being redirected to capture the tiger responsible for the attacks. Senior wildlife officials have been instructed to personally oversee the operation.

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Karnataka Suspends Safari Operations After Fatal Tiger Attacks

MYSURU, INDIA – November 7, 2025 – The Karnataka Forest Department has ordered the immediate closure of safari operations in Nagarahole and Bandipur National Parks after a series of deadly tiger attacks. The decision, announced by Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre today, follows the tragic death of Chowdaiah Naika, 35, who was killed by a tiger near Hale Heggodilu village.

Minister Khandre cited three recent fatalities caused by tiger attacks near the fringes of the Nagarahole-Bandipur forests in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts as the reason for the swift action. He described the deaths as “deeply distressing.”

“The recurrence of such a tragic incident is shocking,” Khandre stated in a written directive.

In addition to the safari closures, trekking activities in areas prone to human-wildlife conflict have been suspended. All available forest personnel, including safari staff, are being redeployed to focus on capturing the tiger responsible for the attacks. Senior officials from the Forest Department have been instructed to camp on-site and personally supervise the capture operation.

The closures will remain in effect until further notice. The decision comes after meetings held in late October and early November, where local legislators and district ministers discussed strategies to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.

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