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Tiger Carcass Found in Saryu Canal, Foul Play Suspected
4 Oct
Summary
- An adult male tiger carcass was found floating in the Saryu canal.
- Initial findings suggest death due to severe blunt-force trauma and internal injuries.
- Tissue samples collected for forensic analysis to determine exact cause of death.
Forest personnel discovered the carcass of an adult male tiger under unusual circumstances. The body was found floating in the Saryu canal within the Motipur range of the Katarniaghat Wildlife Division. Immediate retrieval was followed by a post-mortem examination, adhering to the National Tiger Conservation Authority's standard operating procedures.
Initial observations point towards severe blunt-force trauma as a potential cause of death, leading to internal injuries. The tiger, estimated to be 8-9 years old, had all its body parts intact. A thorough forensic investigation is underway, with tissue and viscera samples dispatched to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute for detailed toxicological and histopathological analysis. A formal inquiry has been launched to ascertain the exact cause and circumstances of the tiger's demise.
