Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Karnataka Forest Minister Orders Report on Tiger Deaths
The Forest Minister of Karnataka is looking into the deaths of many tigers in the state.
He wants to know how 82 tigers have died in the last five and a half years, including those in MM Hills where a tigress and her cubs were found dead.
The minister wants a report that explains how the tigers died, if any body parts were taken, and if any forest workers were not doing their jobs properly.
Karnataka's Forest Minister seeks a report on 82 tiger deaths over 5.5 years.
The minister's directive follows the recent deaths of five tigers in MM Hills.
The report must detail causes of death, including poaching, electrocution, and poisoning.
The minister demands information on body part extraction from carcasses.
Accountability for negligent forest personnel is a key focus.
- Who
- Karnataka's Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre and forest officials.
- What
- The Karnataka Forest Minister seeks a report on tiger deaths.
- When
- The minister directed officials to submit a report within 10 days.
- Where
- Karnataka, specifically MM Hills.
- Why
- To investigate the deaths of 82 tigers in 5.5 years and determine the causes and accountability.
Government
Forest Officials
Primary Concerns
Government
Ensure the tigers are safe.
Forest Officials
Hold the officials accountable.
- Minister
- Eshwar Khandre
- Subject
- Tiger deaths
- Timeframe
- 5.5 years
- Total Deaths
- 82 tigers
- Location
- Karnataka, MM Hills
- Report Deadline
- 10 days
