Three-year-old tigress Zeenat, relocated from Maharashtra to Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve, embarked on an unexpected journey. Escaping her enclosure, she crossed into Jharkhand, dodging tranquilizer darts and baffling authorities. Her trek continued into West Bengal, covering vast distances and challenging terrain, leaving trackers scrambling to keep up with her adventurous spirit. Will she return to Similipal? The mystery continues.
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