In some good news for wildlife lovers, the operation to rescue the two cubs of tigress T1 or Avni, will begin next week. Expert veterinarian Dr Akhilesh Mishra from Madhya Pradesh Forest Department, will be in Pandharkawda along with four elephants next week to rescue them. The work of erecting a fence where the cubs are currently roaming is nearing completion, after which the operation will begin.

Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) Sunil Limaye said, "We are erecting a 10-feet high fence surrounding the 54-hectares area where the cubs have localised currently. Once it is complete, we plan to take the help of vets and elephants to safely rescue them."