Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Tiger Found Dead in East Mandla Due to Electrocution
A tiger was found dead in the jungles of East Mandla, Madhya Pradesh.
The post-mortem report said the tiger died because it touched an electric fence.
Farmers sometimes put these fences around their fields to keep animals away.
The forest team is investigating and has questioned some villagers.
Many animals, including tigers, leopards, and deer, have died this way in the past.
The forest head has started a special operation to protect wild animals from these traps.
A tiger was found dead in East Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, due to electrocution.
The post-mortem report confirmed the cause of death as electrocution.
The Special Tiger Force is assisting in the investigation and some villagers have been questioned.
A blood trail suggested the tiger was electrocuted elsewhere and its carcass was thrown in the jungle.
Operation Wild Trap II has been initiated to protect wild animals from electric and snare traps.
- Who
- A tiger and other wild animals in Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Death due to electrocution
- When
- Recently, with most incidents in winter
- Where
- East Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Electric fencing around fields
- Location
- East Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
- Cause of Death
- Electrocution
- Assisting Force
- Special Tiger Force
- Suspects
- Villagers rounded up for interrogation
- Operation
- Operation Wild Trap II
- Animals Affected
- 39 tigers, 322 wild boars, 118 blue bulls, 101 leopards, 82 cheetal, 50 sambhar (2014-2025)