The tigress, identified as BT1, was successfully tranquillised by West Bengal Forest Department officials with assistance from their Assam counterparts at Gilaguri village under Dotma in Kokrajhar. The operation involved three elephants and three JCB machines to safely secure the animal. Following the successful rescue, the tranquillised tigress was transported to West Bengal. According to officials, BT1 was released into the wild at Buxa Tiger Reserve on October 2, 2026. She subsequently travelled more than 100 kilometres across state boundaries, eventually reaching Raimona National Park in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) of Assam. From October 23, the tigress continued moving through forested areas before approaching human settlements in Kokrajhar district, prompting concerns over the safety of both the animal and local residents. The situation led to a coordinated response involving forest officials from West Bengal and Assam, along with the district administration, police personnel and local communities. The teams closely monitored the tigress’s movements and carried out the operation to ensure her safe capture. Assam Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah congratulated the forest teams of West Bengal and Assam for their efforts and appreciated the cooperation among the departments and other stakeholders. In a statement shared on social media, Mallabaruah described the rescue as a commendable example of inter-state coordination and collective commitment to wildlife conservation. He noted that wildlife movement often extends beyond administrative boundaries, highlighting the importance of cooperation between states to manage human-wildlife interactions and protect animals that venture into populated areas. The successful rescue of BT1 underscores the significance of coordinated conservation efforts, particularly in forest landscapes connecting protected areas across state borders. With the tigress safely captured and transported to West Bengal, the operation marks a positive outcome for wildlife conservation and public safety. With a pen as her sword, she battles misinformation and amplifies the voices of the unheard.