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The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Mother tiger and cubs found dead in suspected mass poisoning
Five tigers, a mother and her four cubs, were discovered dead in the MM Hills wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka, southern India. Officials suspect the tigers died from poisoning, noting a dead cow nearby, as villagers sometimes poison carcasses to deter tigers preying on livestock. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday and was discovered on Thursday, is believed to be the highest single-day tiger casualty toll in one sanctuary in India. Eshwar B Khandre, the state minister for forest ecology and environment, has deemed the deaths "unnatural" and initiated an investigation, vowing criminal cases for any negligence or foul play. The deaths are particularly distressing for Karnataka, a state recognized for its successful conservation efforts and home to India's second-largest tiger population.
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Five tigers found dead in suspected mass poisoning at Indian wildlife sanctuary
At least five tigers have been found dead inside a wildlife sanctuary in southern India's Karnataka in what is suspected to be a case of poisoning, officials said. The bodies of the tigers – a mother and her four cubs – were found close to each other in the MM Hills wildlife sanctuary in Chamarajanagar district on Thursday. Wildlife officials also found a dead cow in the area, and said they suspect the carcass may have been poisoned by local villagers. Villagers living on the boundaries of Indian wildlife sanctuaries have been known to poison cow or goat carcasses in order to target tigers, which sometimes prey on their livestock or pose a threat to the farmers themselves. Other farmers deploy electric fences around fields and houses, which has also been known to lead to fatalities among tigers. Both methods have been widely condemned by Indian conservationists. An autopsy into the latest incident was due to be held on Friday to confirm the cause of the tigers' deaths. The incident came to light on Thursday and the tigers most likely died on Wednesday, officials said. It is believed to represent the highest single-day toll for tiger casualties in one sanctuary anywhere in India. India has lost a total of 103 tigers this year, according to India's National Tiger Conservation Authority, though the net population of the big cats is steadily rising. A preliminary video of the incident showed a lush green part of the sanctuary cordoned off as five seemingly uninjured tigers laid lifeless and officials inspected the area. Officials said the tigress was believed to be around 11 years old and was first seen by the forest officials in November 2014 when it was a six to eight month old cub. The state minister for forest ecology and environment, Eshwar B Khandre, has said the deaths appear to be 'unnatural' and sought an investigation into the incident. 'If negligence by forest staff is found or if the death were caused by electrocution, poisoning or any other reason, criminal cases would be filed,' Mr Khandre said, vowing that the guilty will not be spared. He also called the deaths of five tigers within 24 hours in the Indian state otherwise known for its successful conservation efforts 'deeply distressing'. Known as one of the best states for wildlife in the country, Karnataka is ranked the second-most populated Indian state for the big cats with 563 tigers. It is also home to leopards, elephants, and large numbers of prey species.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
India investigates 'unnatural' death of five tigers
India has launched an investigation after an endangered tigress and her four cubs were found dead in a protected forest in the southern state of Karnataka, an official said Friday. State forest minister Eshwar Khandre said the "unnatural" deaths were "extremely tragic and distressing" and that an investigation team had been formed. Local media reports said forest officials suspected poisoning. The tigress had reportedly killed a cow days earlier, and poison may have been laced into the carcass, which her cubs also fed on, according to The Times of India. "If there has been any negligence, or if the tigers died due to any reason, I have ordered criminal action against those responsible," Khandre said. Sustained conservation efforts have led to a steady rebound of the big cats' numbers in India. According to the latest census, there are over 3,600 of them in the wild in India -- 75 percent of the global tiger population. But shrinking habitats and expanding human settlements have also fuelled conflict. More than 600 people were killed in tiger attacks over the past decade, according to official figures. sai/pjm/dhc
CNA
a day ago
- CNA
India investigates 'unnatural' death of five tigers
NEW DELHI: India has launched an investigation after an endangered tigress and her four cubs were found dead in a protected forest in the southern state of Karnataka, an official said on Friday (Jun 27). State forest minister Eshwar Khandre said the "unnatural" deaths were "extremely tragic and distressing" and that an investigation team had been formed. Local media reports said forest officials suspected poisoning. The tigress had reportedly killed a cow days earlier, and poison may have been laced into the carcass, which her cubs also fed on, according to The Times of India. "If there has been any negligence, or if the tigers died due to any reason, I have ordered criminal action against those responsible," Khandre said. Sustained conservation efforts have led to a steady rebound of the big cats' numbers in India. According to the latest census, there are over 3,600 of them in the wild in India – 75 per cent of the global tiger population. But shrinking habitats and expanding human settlements have also fuelled conflict. More than 600 people were killed in tiger attacks over the past decade, according to official figures.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
MP boys finish runners-up at Nat'l Sub-Junior Throwball Competition
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh secured the second position in the boys' category at the 30th National Sub-Junior Throwball Competition, which took place in Maharashtra's Shirdi from June 20 to 23. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The team began their campaign strongly by defeating Karnataka 15-11, 15-10 in straight sets. They followed this with a comfortable victory over Punjab, winning 15-4, 15-5. A challenging match against Andhra Pradesh saw MP win the first set 15-12, lose the second 10-15, before clinching the decisive set 15-13. They secured their quarter-final spot by overcoming West Bengal in consecutive sets. MP demonstrated their prowess in the quarter-final against Maharashtra, winning 15-12, 15-8, and 15-6. In the semi-finals against Haryana, MP dominated the first set 15-2. The second set proved more competitive, with scores level at 10-10, before team captain Rohit Ingle's three successive points secured a 15-11 victory. However, in the finals, Delhi emerged victorious with scores of 15-11 and 15-12, leaving MP as runners-up. The event was organised by the Maharashtra Throwball Association. The team met with sports minister Vishwas Kailash Sarang. The team received congratulations from various officials, including Throwball Association Secretary Avinash Burburre, Joyce Thomas, Santosh Verma, Syed Sajid Ali, Ashish Saxena, Hemant Kapoor, Suresh Chainani, Karmal Kushwaha, Chandrakant Harde, Pawan Tiwari, and others.
