Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Male Tiger Found Dead in Male Mahadeshwara Hills, Karnataka
A 12-year-old male tiger was found dead in the Male Mahadeshwara Hills in Karnataka.
Officials suspect the tiger was poisoned.
The Forest Minister has ordered a special investigation and review of previous poaching cases.
Preliminary findings showed no signs of gunshot wounds or missing body parts.
A suspect has been identified, and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau will assist in the investigation.
The Minister has emphasized the seriousness of the situation and is pushing for strict measures to prevent future incidents.
This is not the first case of tiger death in the area.
A 12-year-old male tiger was found dead in the Hanur range.
The tiger is suspected to have been poisoned on October 2.
The Forest Minister has ordered an investigation.
A suspect is at large, and officials are working to trace them.
This is not the first such incident in the area.
- Who
- Male Tiger
- What
- Found dead
- When
- October 2 (suspected)
- Where
- Hanur range, Male Mahadeshwara Hills
- Why
- Suspected poisoning
- Incident
- Male tiger found dead
- Location
- Male Mahadeshwara Hills Wildlife Division, Karnataka
- Tiger's Age
- 12 years
- Cause of Death (Suspected)
- Poisoning
- Investigation
- Underway, led by PCCF Smita Bijjur
- Minister's Action
- Ordered a probe and review of poaching cases
Sources
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