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Rane opposes demand to declare Goa sanctuary a tiger reserve

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Press Trust of India Panaji
Last Updated : Jan 10 2020 | 6:45 PM IST

Amidst growing demand from environmentalists to declare theMahadayi Wildlife Sanctuary as a tiger reserve,Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Friday said such a step is not feasible as it will stall development in the area and adversely impact local residents.

The sanctuary in Sattari taluka of North Goa was in news after carcasses of four tigers were found there.

The forest department has arrested four people in connection with the death of these tigers who are suspected to have succumbed to poisoning

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First Published: Jan 10 2020 | 6:45 PM IST

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