Zeenat, who was captured in Bankura after a three-week multi-state search, was initially taken to Kolkata's Alipore Zoo, a move that the NTCA deemed a violation of standard operating procedures. Odisha's PCCF Wildlife, Prem Kumar Jha, confirmed that Zeenat is in good health and is expected to reach Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) by midnight.
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