A tiger has been sighted in Buxa after a gap of over 30 years, a senior forester said.

Although the yellow-and-black stripes seem to leave no room for doubt, the forest department can confirm it officially after a series of tests.

Some pugmarks had been spotted at the BTR site recently after which trap cameras were put up, a senior forester added.

“On Friday night, this picture was captured by one of these cameras. It is indeed good news. We plan to introduce more tigers in Buxa from Assam and are readying the prey base,” he added.