A video has made headlines after a tiger was caught chasing a tourist bus on February 14, at the Nandanvan Jungle Safari in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
After the video went viral, two officials of the park were sacked for ignoring safety protocol. While the forest guard, who was in charge of the tourist vehicle has been issued a show-cause notice.
According to Hindustan Times report, a group of tourists, who were part of a jungle safari saw two tigers fighting during the ride. Suddenly, one of them tried to grab a curtain on the window of their bus. As the driver took speed, the animal gave a chase.
Soon after a video of the incident came to light, the driver of the bus and the tour guide were sacked, Hindustan Times further reported.
While speaking to media, Nandanvan Jungle Safari Director M Mercy Bella said "The services of the vehicle's driver Omprakash Bharti and guide Naveen Puraina were terminated. They ignored the safari's standard protocol."
"As per our preliminary inquiry, the video was shot by the guide. Guides and drivers are trained to ensure safety of animals and visitors at the safari but these two staff ignored protocol. Instead of accelerating the vehicle, they should have waited and let the situation normalise," the official added.
Watch the terrifying video below:
Very disappointed to see this Video from safari park Raipur, see it to belive.
Is CZA not on Twitter? The tigers in this zoo hv become dangerously used to humans and incidents like these will only make it worse. @ntca_india @AnupKNayak @moefcc pic.twitter.com/gPBZIdmLar
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) February 15, 2020
