Poachers electrocuted a tiger in Khapa, Nagpur

A tiger, about 3 to 3.5 years old, was electrocuted by poachers in the Khapa Forest Range near Nagpur. The carcass was found on March 14, missing its paws, whiskers, and teeth. Despite a red alert from forest officials, poachers set a trap using an iron wire connected to an electrical line. Investigators found an illegal hunting setup and are using a dog squad to track the culprits. Samples from the tiger's carcass have been sent for examination. Authorities are questioning local villagers and examining past wildlife crime records to identify those responsible.