Nagpur, 18

Feb (HS):- A male tiger, approximately 3-4 years old, was found dead in the

Nakadongri forest range under the Bhandara Forest Division on Monday evening. A

herder noticed the dead tiger and informed forest officials around 4:30 PM.

A team of forest

officers and staff rushed to the site in the Sitasavangi Reserved Forest. All

body parts were intact, ruling out the possibility of poaching.

A special

investigation team was formed to examine the site and the carcass. Preliminary

findings suggest that the tiger may have died in a territorial fight with

another tiger.

Forensic samples will be sent for

further examination. Meanwhile, a wildlife offense case has been registered,

and an investigation is underway under the guidance of Deputy Conservator of

Forests Rahul Gawai.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar