Another tiger found dead in Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Two tigers were found dead within days at the Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve in Andhra Pradesh. Authorities have launched an investigation into the causes, with officials emphasizing the need for increased vigilance and conservation efforts.
Why it matters
The death of endangered species in a protected reserve raises concerns about poaching and the effectiveness of current wildlife conservation policies.
Within a matter of 2-3 days, two tigers were found dead in Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR). While a carcass of a tigress was identified in Nandikotkur Reserved Forest of Nandyal division on Wednesday, another carcass of an adult tiger was traced in Racherla Forest Beat under Giddalur division on Friday.
Nisha Kumari, Deputy Director, Project Tiger Division, Giddalur, said: “Gundlakamma Forest Range Officer (FRO) reported the tiger death in Racherla section. The limbs along with claws of the tiger are missing. The exact cause of death is under investigation. An offence case was registered under Wildlife Protection Act 1972.”
“Post-mortem has been conducted as per the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) SOPs and guidelines. The samples have been collected for forensic analysis. A detailed investigation is underway from all possible angles,” she informed, without revealing whether the forest officials have cremated the carcass.
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