Tragic death of 5 tigers in M.M. Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Five tigers—a mother and its cubs—were found dead in Karnataka's M.M. Hills Wildlife Sanctuary on Thursday, June 26, likely due to poisoning.
The bodies were discovered near a cow's carcass, raising big concerns about how safe the area really is for wildlife.
This loss is a tough blow for Karnataka, which has one of the largest tiger populations in India.
Investigation underway; anti-poaching teams on alert
The state has launched a high-level investigation and experts will report back within two weeks after running all the necessary tests.
To prevent anything like this from happening again, officials have stepped up patrols and installed more cameras in the sanctuary. Anti-poaching teams are on alert too.
Even with these efforts, plans to upgrade the sanctuary to a full tiger reserve are still waiting for approval—making this tragedy a wake-up call for better protection of these big cats.