India, May 8 -- The forest authorities of Ranthambore and Sariska tiger reserves in Rajasthan on Wednesday imposed a ban on the entry of private vehicles to visit temples within the reserves, citing increased tiger movement and growing concerns over tourist safety.

The decision follows the death of a 7-year-old boy from Lakheri village in Bundi, who was mauled by a tiger in Ranthambore tiger reserve (RTR) on April 16 while returning from the Trinetra Ganesh temple with his parents and grandfather.

"To ensure the safety of pilgrims and to manage the situation more effectively, only forest-authorised or state transport buses will be permitted to carry passengers to the temple. In an effort to minimise inconvenience, RSRTC (Rajasthan state...