MM Hills poisoning: Shocked by 82 tiger deaths in 5.5 years; Karnataka forest minister orders 10-day report on causes, poaching, and lapses
Following the poisoning of five tigers in MM Hills, Karnataka’s Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has demanded a comprehensive report on tiger deaths in the state over the past five and a half years, during which 82 tigers were lost. Khandre seeks details on natural versus unnatural deaths, reasons for unnatural deaths, mutilation of carcasses, and actions taken against negligent foresters.
Following the poisoning of five tigers in MM Hills, Karnataka’s Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has demanded a comprehensive report on tiger deaths in the state over the past five and a half years, during which 82 tigers were lost. Khandre seeks details on natural versus unnatural deaths, reasons for unnatural deaths, mutilation of carcasses, and actions taken against negligent foresters.
