In a tragic blow to wildlife conservation, a tigress and her four cubs have died in Karnataka after consuming a poisoned carcass. The Forest Department has confirmed the arrest of three suspects who allegedly laced the kill with poison to target predators.
The incident occurred in the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve buffer zone, where the tigress had been sighted frequently with her cubs.
🚨 How the Incident Unfolded
A cow was reportedly poisoned and left in the forest by locals to target predators.
The tigress and her cubs fed on the carcass and were later found dead near the site.
A postmortem confirmed death due to poisoning.
Forest authorities launched a swift probe, leading to the arrest of three individuals from nearby villages.
🌿 Wildlife Conservationists Outraged
The deaths sparked outrage among wildlife activists and conservationists, who are demanding:
Stricter surveillance in buffer zones.
Harsher penalties for wildlife poisoning.
Better livestock compensation policies to prevent retaliatory killings.
📉 Why It Matters
India is home to over 70% of the world’s wild tigers, and incidents like this undermine years of conservation efforts under projects like Project Tiger.
❓FAQs
Q1. Where did the poisoning of the tigress and cubs happen?
The incident occurred in the buffer zone of Karnataka’s Nagarahole Tiger Reserve.
Q2. Why were the animals poisoned?
Locals allegedly poisoned a cow carcass to deter or kill predators targeting livestock.
Q3. Have arrests been made?
Yes, three suspects from nearby villages have been arrested by forest authorities.
Q4. What action is being taken?
An investigation is underway, and stricter patrolling in vulnerable zones has been ordered.
published on 30 june
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