Death of two tigers: one was poached, the other died of natural causes, says high-level panel
Seven persons hunted the animal using a country-made firearm and removed its four legs to extract claws, finds committee; all the accused have been arrested and sent in remand
A high-level committee in Andhra Pradesh has concluded that one tiger found dead in Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve was poached, while the other died of natural causes. The committee, led by retired IFS officer P. Mallikharjuna Rao, found that seven individuals illegally hunted the first tiger using a homemade firearm, removed its legs, and concealed the carcass for three weeks.
The post-mortem revealed the animal was an adult male tiger aged four to six years, with a bullet injury causing its death. The remaining claws and the bullet are still being sought. The seven accused have been arrested and are under investigation. Authorities warn of strict action against those involved in harming tigers or violating forest protection laws.
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