The forest department was detained by five persons investigating the death of the tiger, whose disassembled carcasses were found near the village of Pachchedoddi in Sanctuary MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
The tiger load was found on Thursday and it is assumed that the animal was poisoned before it was dismantled into three pieces.
Bhaskar, a representative of the forest conservator, MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, said there were three local residents among the five detained and belong to the village of Pachchedoddi, while the remaining two belong to the nomadic tribes. He added that they were detained after monitoring specific potential customers and a breakthrough in identifying the accused and determination of the motif soon.
Mr. Baskar said that the Viscera of the carcase was collected and sent to the laboratory in Mysur for the analysis and the toxicological report that is expected at the right time will confirm whether the tiger was poisoned. Other sources have identified the names of three of the five detainees such as Pachemall, Ganesha and Govinde Gowda.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Forests, Ecology and the Environment of Eshwar Khandre said that one of the suspects involved in the alleged killing of the tiger was detained and interrogated to determine the motive.
Tiger Reserve Status
The Minister also ordered officials to organize consultations with the locals and present a detailed report on the statement of the sanctuary of MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary as a tiger reserve. In his interaction with higher forest department officials, Mr. Khandre tried to remind them that the State Council for Wilderness had already cleaned this proposal and wanted the authorities to organize the last round of meetings with local representatives before presenting the report.
The design of the Tiger Reserve status for MM Hills has been waiting since the last few years, and there is a perception that such a step will lead to another security and protective measure of the shrine and help reduce unnatural deaths.
Mr. Khandre also instructed the collection of complex data on the number of cattle and families living in forest villages in the proposed area and ordered that the rapid compensation be provided in the event of the death of livestock caused by wild animals.
The Minister ordered officials to ensure that the Frontline employees working on the basis of a contract receive timely wages and that the m-dragged, applications for tigers monitoring work effectively. Watch employees must capture photos of marked GPS during field rounds, which higher officers should regularly check, add and emphasize the use of modern technology for supervision.
Mr. Khandre also ordered that employees placed in the camps against poaching to receive appropriate safety equipment such as shoes, jackets, drinking water and basic food supplies.
Published – 4 October 2025 17:55 is
