Pilibhit Tigers Threaten Sugarcane Harvest: Forest Dept Forms 6 Teams to Prevent Attacks

• Pilibhit faces human-tiger conflict during sugarcane harvesting as tigers hide in fields.
• Pilibhit Tiger Reserve has over 80 tigers, with 25-30% often venturing into populated areas.
• Approximately 70 people have died in tiger attacks since PTR's declaration.
• Forest Department formed 6 teams to monitor tigers, educate farmers, and prevent incidents.
• Farmers advised to make noise, work in groups, use speakers, and have lookouts during harvesting.

Why It Matters: Pilibhit addresses rising human-tiger conflict during sugarcane harvest with teams and farmer education.