Valmik Thapar walked with tigers, now he rests

Valmik Thapar, a renowned conservationist, author, and documentarian, passed away at 73 after dedicating 50 years to tiger conservation in India. His encounter with Fateh Singh Rathore in Ranthambhore ignited a lifelong mission to protect tigers, leading to the establishment of the Ranthambhore Foundation and influencing national wildlife policy.Valmik Thapar, a renowned conservationist, author, and documentarian, passed away at 73 after dedicating 50 years to tiger conservation in India. His encounter with Fateh Singh Rathore in Ranthambhore ignited a lifelong mission to protect tigers, leading to the establishment of the Ranthambhore Foundation and influencing national wildlife policy.