Tiger suspected to have killed Adivasi woman in Nilgiris captured

Key Points

1. On **December 11, 2025**, an aged male tiger (MDT-37) was captured in the buffer zone of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR).
2. The tiger is believed to have killed an Adivasi woman, B. Nagi, on **November 24** in Mavanallah.
3. MDT-37 was identified using camera traps after the incident.
4. The tiger suffered facial injuries, impairing its ability to hunt wild prey.
5. Four teams were formed to track the tiger using camera traps and thermal drone cameras.
6. 29 camera traps were placed around the area to monitor the tiger's movements.
7. The tiger was captured in Chemmanatham without being sedated.
8. MDT-37 is estimated to be at least 15 years old and has lost molar teeth.
9. The tiger will be relocated to Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Chennai after a veterinary assessment.