According to officials, the Forest Department has restricted entry to the area after repeated confirmations of the tiger’s movement through camera trap recordings and physical evidence including pugmarks discovered on pathways leading to the fort. Warning notices have been installed along access routes, while forest personnel have been deployed to continuously monitor the region and ensure public safety.
The tiger has been captured multiple times on camera traps installed by the Forest Department, with its activity most frequently recorded near a water source located close to Someshwar Dham Temple. Officials believe that the extreme summer heat may have driven the animal toward the fort hill in search of water. Camera trap evidence shows the tiger drinking water and resting in the vicinity.
The first indication of the animal’s presence emerged around 15 days ago when morning walkers noticed pugmarks along the route leading to the fort. Following this, the Forest Department launched a search operation and installed multiple camera traps across the area. Subsequent recordings confirmed the tiger’s continued presence.
What initially began as a suspected sighting has now escalated into a full-scale safety operation. With fresh footage confirming the tiger’s late-night movement across the fort premises, authorities have completely suspended tourist and public entry. Officials further stated that the fort hill may have temporarily become a suitable habitat due to the availability of water in ancient stepwells and other water bodies, along with rocky terrain, forest cover, and reduced human disturbance.
A forest guard has been stationed along the Raisen Fort road, while teams are actively monitoring all major access points to prevent unauthorized entry. The administration has urged residents and visitors to strictly avoid the restricted zone and adhere to safety advisories issued by authorities.
Forest Department Sub-Divisional Officer Sudhir Patle confirmed that Archaeological Survey of India personnel had been informed after evidence of the tiger’s presence was established through camera trap images and pugmarks. He appealed to residents of Raisen to refrain from visiting the fort until further notice.
“The tiger’s presence in the fort area is being continuously monitored. It has been confirmed through pugmarks and camera trap images. People should avoid going towards the fort for their own safety,” Patle stated.
The historic Raisen Fort, once a seat of royal power, now stands silent under restricted access as the tiger continues to move through its terrain, transforming the heritage site into an unexpected wildlife zone under vigilant surveillance.
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