Tiger Reserves are vital sanctuaries for the preservation of these majestic creatures and the ecosystems they inhabit. Ensuring their security is not only crucial for the conservation of wildlife but also for the safety of the surrounding communities and the prevention of illegal activities such as poaching and deforestation. A Security Audit plays a pivotal role in assessing and enhancing the protection measures within these reserves. 

The primary aim of a Security Audit in Tiger Reserves is to evaluate the effectiveness of existing security mechanisms and to identify vulnerabilities that could compromise the safety of the wildlife and habitat. It serves as a proactive approach to strengthen security protocols and prevent potential threats.

On 06.02.2024, team arrived at Madurai and conveyed meeting with Chief Conservator of Forests and Field Director and Deputy Directors, Srivilliputhur and Megamalai, Forest Range officers and Biologists of the Tiger Reserve and afternoon they departed towards Srivilliputhur Division and visited at Rajapalayam Range and inspected the Sasthakoil Check post, Sastha Temple and Sasthakoil Watch Tower in Deviar beat of Rajapalayam Range, in the evening, the team met with the Chief Conservator of Forests, Field Director, Deputy Director of Srivilliputhur Division, Forest Range Officers, and Biologists for a productive discussion on Security Audit. 

On 07.02.2024, the team inspected Kovilar Dam Eco Tourism site and Trekking shed in Watrap II beat of Watrap Range and Watrap Range Office and interacted with Range officials, and subsequently inspected Sathuragiri – Thaniparai EDC works and Antipoaching shed at Thaniparai in Watrap Range and afternoon inspected Saptur Range office and records and Arms and inspected Mallapuram Check post then departed to Megamalai Division via. Mallapuram- Mayiladumparai road.

On 08.02.2024, in Megamalai Division, the team inspected Gandamanur Range office and records and in  Kombukuranpuliyur Check post in Ayyanarpuram Beat, Gandamanur Range and inspected Manjanoothu Check post in Kombaithozhu beat of Megamalai Range. On afternoon, they visited Vellimalai Camp Shed in Bommarajapuram South beat of Megamalai Range.

On 09.02.2024, the team inspected Mudanari Check post in Venniyar East beat of Cumbum Range, Suruliyar (Manalar) Penstock in Vannathiparai West beat of Gudalur Range, Thillukudi Antipoaching Camp Shed and Kumuli Check Post (inter-state check post) in Amaravathi beat of Gudalur Range and afternoon, they visited Dog Kennel at Cumbum Range Office campus.