Five tigers were found dead in MM Hills sanctuary in Karnataka, feared to give poison

Five tigers have been found dead in Male Mahadeshwar Hills Wildlife Century in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. These include one mother and four cubs. In the case of the death of these four, Forest Minister Ishwar Khandre has ordered an inquiry. It is feared that these five tigers have died due to poison. However, the forest department says that only after following the entire process and the real cause of death will be known only after the post -mortem.

Number of tigers in Karnataka 563

Karnataka has the highest number of tigers after Madhya Pradesh. The number of tigers here is 563. Villagers often live to eliminate poison and nets due to increasing conflicts with wildlife, especially tigers attacking cattle and making them their morsel. The forest department team has taken samples from dead tigers and sent it for investigation. Forest Minister Ishwar Khandre expressed grief over the death of 5 tigers simultaneously, saying that the matter would be investigated seriously.

Why must have been poisoned?

Forest officials said the tigress had killed a cow a few days ago. It is believed that these tigers have been killed by poisoning them. He was given something that would have received poison. The tigress and her cubs died of poisoned food.

Forest Minister ordered an inquiry

Forest Minister Ishwar Khandre said- ‘Five tigers have died in MM Hills and it is very sad. A female tiger and four of her children died. It was very sad to hear this. I have contacted the head of the forest department and ordered the matter seriously investigated.