Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Tigress MT-1 Vanishes: Poaching, Cover-Up Allegations in India
A tigress named MT-1, who had a tracking collar, has vanished from a protected area.
A man named Saujiram Mongia confessed to killing her by poisoning.
The forest department says they don't know what happened.
Other people have been arrested in connection with the poaching, and bones and other animal parts were found.
Some people think the government is hiding something, and that they knew about the killing a while ago but didn't say anything.
This is a big problem because tigers are endangered and need protection.
Tigress MT-1, a monitored big cat, has disappeared from Madhav Tiger Reserve in Shivpuri.
An alleged poacher, Saujiram Mongia, confessed on camera to poisoning the tigress.
The Forest Department claims ignorance regarding the tigress's whereabouts and the poaching.
Six individuals were arrested in connection with the poaching, and wildlife organs were seized.
Allegations of a cover-up have been made by a BJP MLA and a wildlife activist.
- Who
- Saujiram Mongia is accused of poisoning the tigress; the Forest Department is under scrutiny.
- What
- A tigress was allegedly poisoned and has disappeared.
- When
- The incident occurred sometime before the public disclosure.
- Where
- Madhav Tiger Reserve in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The exact motive is not stated, but poaching for wildlife organs is suggested.
Government/Forest Department
Critics/Activists
Departmental Knowledge
Government/Forest Department
The Forest Department claims ignorance about the tigress's location and denies any cover-up.
Critics/Activists
Critics accuse the department of withholding information and covering up the poaching incident.
- Tigress Name
- MT-1
- Location
- Madhav Tiger Reserve, Shivpuri
- Alleged Poisoner
- Saujiram Mongia
- Arrested Accused
- Dauji Bhil and others
- Seized Items
- 225 wildlife organs
- MLA Allegation
- Cover-up of poaching near Atal Sagar dam