Captive park elephants turn deadly, two caretakers killed in Bardiya in four years
Experts say even trained elephants retain unpredictable wild instincts. Seven handlers killed in 25 years in Nepal.
Experts say even trained elephants retain unpredictable wild instincts. Seven handlers killed in 25 years in Nepal.
Tension erupts in Gulariya as protest against drug trade leads to road blockade; police fire in air and use tear gas.
Collective anxiety shapes daily life across eight local units in Bardiya as eight people have been killed in less than a year.
But the electorate appears united in the demand—tangible delivery.
Incident occurred while victim was cutting grass in community forest.
First phase of tiger count completed in eight blocks; second phase to begin in Banke and Dang.
Victim had gone to graze buffaloes in a forest along the Nepal–India border; body found a day later.
From mid-July to December last year, 3,031 foreign and 7,096 domestic tourists visited the national Park.
The 17-year-old was herding livestock in a community forest when the tiger pounced, leaving locals shaken.
Homes damaged, crops destroyed and residents forced to stay awake at night as wildlife intrusions continue in Bardiya.
Experts cite water depletion and habitat loss as main reasons.
Locals fear entering forests as authorities struggle to manage problematic animals.
Camera-trap survey to cover park and biological corridors; over 100 experts to participate.
Police say the main accused is on the run.
Two women injured as authorities move to capture the animal.