A carcass of a male tiger aged about 5-6 years was found in the Darigaon forest under the Kagaznagar forest division in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district.
A carcass of a male tiger aged about 5-6 years was found in the Darigaon forest under the Kagaznagar forest division in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district.
The spot was approximately 8 km from Khagaznagar.
The site was inspected by PCCF (HoFF) R M Dobriyal, PCCF (CWLW) M C Pargain and a team appointed by NTCA with forest staff, including veterinary surgeons.
The tiger was found dead near the local stream, with a loosened snare around its neck.
On initial investigations and observations the team suspected this to be a case of poisoning. There were dead cattle found nearby which the team suspected were used for the poisoning. Samples are being sent to forensics labs for further investigation.
The body of the dead tiger was disposed of as per NTCA norms, and the dead cattle have also been disposed of.
The whole procedure was carried out as per NTCA guidelines. Further efforts are being made by local staff to apprehend the culprit. An FIR has also been lodged in the local police station.