The operation to capture the young male tiger from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Yavatmal (southwest of Nagpur) has been ongoing for the past two months. This tiger, which travelled approximately 500 kilometres to reach Solapur and Dharashiv districts, is displaying unusual behaviour, making the capture effort more challenging.

Typically, after a kill, a tiger remains near the site to feed at regular intervals. However, this tiger kills an animal but does not return to feed, leaving the darting team waiting for an opportunity to tranquilise it. The presence of human settlements, farmlands, and difficult terrain is further complicating the operation.