It is very disheartening to note the despair state of one of the premier tiger reserves in the country.

Few reserves harbour both tiger and elephants together and Similipal is one of them.

The situation is grim and on war footing basis, poachers should be apprehended. No harm in bringing in 150 ~ 200 (not more numbers definitely) armed men with sophisticated weapons to combat poaching menace. A clear warning note should be issued in advance that all suspect would be shot at inside the reserve.