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July 24, 2010 | 'Operation Monsoon' launched to save tigers in Corbett National Park | Dehradun: The forest officials of Jim Corbett National Park
in Uttarakhand state have launched a patrolling operation in the park in order to save tigers and other animals in the monsoon season. The park is closed down
for tourists every year for four months during the monsoon season as the roads
become unsafe. The forest officials have launched 'Operation Monsoon' which involves
long and short range patrolling to check hunting and other illegal activities
during this period. "In the last few years we have improved our security tactics.
'Long Distance Patrolling' is one successful measure. We are trying to enhance
the beat-level patrol. All this is done in a positive direction to upgrade the
security system. We are also in contact with the surrounding units and often go
for joint-patrols. We are also doing an inter-state patrol with Uttar Pradesh,"
said U. C. Tiwari, Warden of the National Park. The Operation involves about 500
Forest staff. The security guards are divided in to the group of 8-10 members
and each group is sent for patrolling in different areas of the forest. "In the
forest area surrounding Corbett, where tigers roam, we try to ensure the safety
of the tigers. So, we are making efforts to enhance the security of Jim Corbett
by involving public support and help in increasing the digit (of number of tigers),"
said Tiwari. Jim Corbett National Park , the 1,300-square km reserve at the Himalayan
foothills, has 164 tigers of the remaining 1411 tiger population in India. |
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