Overview
- Forest officials discovered an adult tiger’s carcass near Hilgan village in the Dhana range of Sagar and opened a formal inquiry.
- Divisional forest officer Varun Yadav reported the body was intact with no visible external injuries and no blood at the site.
- Reports conflict on the post-mortem status, with one outlet citing electrocution as confirmed and a dog squad on the trail, while others say findings are pending.
- Authorities have asked nearby reserves, including Nauradehi, Panna, Durgawati and Ratapani, for data to trace the animal’s origin and movements.
- The death lifts the state’s 2025 toll to a record 55, with at least eight cases this year attributed to illegal electric traps as conservationists press for accountability and stronger protection measures.