Elephants will not be used for the operation to capture T1's male cub for now, as according to the forest department, the wild cat was frequently killing and eating the baits placed for him at spots close to the new metal enclosure that has been set up at Pandharkawada to trap him. However, a team of 20-30 people, including veterinarians, are closely monitoring the cub's activities and hoping that it would soon walk into the cage.

Sources from the forest department told mid-day that they were not using elephants for the operation, because if the animals chase the cub, then he might get stressed. Even as wildlife lovers and activists debate over whether the cub should be rescued or left on its own, forest department sources said that the decision to capture him was taken after considering all factors.