Will shifting of tigers help revive the Sariska reserve?

In first of its kind endeavour, tigers are being relocated to Sariska from Ranthambore National Park. In a span of two years, five tigers will be shifted to this new terrain. Wildlife officials say this is a major move, which will go a long way in the conservation of the endangered big cats.

However, the move is not completely free of risks, which officials also admit. Besides, Sariska being infamous as a poaching haven there are issues of villagers being up in arms against the shift and also the danger involved in adaptability quotient of the new tigers. In such scenario how high or low do you rate the survival chances of the tigers and the experiment. We invite your views on this issue.