Government launches inquiry into recent tiger deaths in Srisailam Reserve
The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a high-level inquiry into the deaths of three tigers within the Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve over a three-week period. A committee led by a retired forest officer has been tasked with investigating the causes and recommending conservation measures.
Why it matters
The sudden spike in tiger mortality in a protected reserve raises urgent concerns regarding wildlife management and conservation efficacy in India.
Three tiger deaths reported within less than three weeks in July have raised fresh concerns over wildlife protection in Andhra Pradesh, prompting the State government to order a high-level inquiry into the incidents in the Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR).
The recent deaths were reported from deep forest areas within the reserve. A tiger was found dead on July 13 at the Mustafa Rasta area in Ramanna Penta section of the Gundlabrahmeswaram Range under Nandyal Wildlife Division. Another tigress carcass was traced on July 29 near the VRSP Canal at Indireswaram West Beat in the same division. The third tiger carcass, meanwhile, was found on July 31 in the Racherla section of Gundlakamma Range under the Giddalur Division.
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