Hunt On For Tiger That Killed Two In Uttarakhand's Corbett

The tiger had assaulted these persons on the fringe of the reserve's Sarpduli range, Corbett Tiger Reserve official said.

Chief Wildlife Warden Parag Madhukar Dhakate gave his consent on Monday to tranquillise and cage a tiger which has killed two persons and injured one in Corbett Tiger Reserve so far.

The tiger had assaulted these persons on the fringe of the reserve's Sarpduli range, CTR Director Naresh Kumar said.

Patrolling has been stepped up to catch the big cat, he said. Two elephants have also been brought from Dhikala to help in the effort.

Officials have been asked to maintain extreme caution in the exercise, Mr Kumar said.