Overview

• Two videos from Ranthambore National Park show men dangerously close to tigers, including one petting cubs and another near a tiger at a watering hole.
• No park authorities were visible during the incidents, raising concerns about negligence and insufficient monitoring in the reserve.
• The Rajasthan forest department has filed an FIR under the Wildlife Protection Act and launched investigations into the incidents.
• The park, home to over 70 tigers, has faced recent human–wildlife conflicts, including a fatal tiger attack on a child last month.
• Conservationists and officials are under pressure to enforce stricter surveillance and adhere to NTCA guidelines to prevent further safety breaches.