India, Nov. 24 -- With the tiger population in Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) touching 260, the Uttarakhand forest department is planning to relocate five tigers to Rajaji National Park. The move aims to ease growing territorial conflicts within CTR, where shrinking ranges have increased aggressive encounters among tigers, officials said.

A formal proposal has been sent to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Head of Forest Force (HoFF) for approval. The translocation will begin once the requisite permissions are granted, officials said.

CTR director Saket Badola said preparations are underway for the second phase of the tiger relocation project. "We have sought permission from NTCA and higher authorities. After approva...