Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Tiger Death Investigations Underway in Madhya Pradesh
In Madhya Pradesh, forest officials are investigating the death of a tiger, T 43, in Sanjay Tiger Reserve.
The tiger died from an electric shock, likely from a wire set up by farmers to protect crops.
Another tiger died in a fight in Pench Tiger Reserve.
The officials are questioning suspects in the electrocution case.
These events highlight issues of wildlife safety and the use of dangerous methods by farmers.
Forest officials in Sidhi district are questioning suspects in a tiger electrocution case.
Tiger T 43 was found dead in Sanjay Tiger Reserve after coming into contact with an electric wire.
Farmers use electric wires to protect their crops from wild animals.
A 12-year-old tiger died in a territorial fight in Pench Tiger Reserve.
The carcass of the tiger found in Pench Tiger Reserve was two days old and showed signs of attack.
- Who
- Forest officials are investigating the electrocution death. One tiger died in territorial fight.
- What
- A tiger died from electrocution in Sanjay Tiger Reserve, and another died in a territorial fight in Pench Tiger Reserve.
- When
- The tiger in Sanjay Tiger Reserve died recently; the tiger in Pench Tiger Reserve was found on August 18.
- Where
- Sanjay Tiger Reserve and Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The tiger in Sanjay Tiger Reserve died after touching a live electric wire set up by farmers.
Forest Department's Perspective
Farmers' Perspective
Actions
Forest Department's Perspective
Investigation into the electrocution incident and efforts to prevent similar occurrences.
Farmers' Perspective
N/A
- Incident Type
- Tiger electrocution and territorial fight
- Location
- Sanjay Tiger Reserve and Pench Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh
- Cause of Death (Electrocution)
- Contact with live electric wire
- Cause of Death (Territorial Fight)
- Attack by another tiger
- Investigation
- Forest officials are questioning suspects
