After the death of a 12-year-old tiger in Male Mahadewar (MM) wildlife area of Karnataka, State Forest Minister Aishwar Khandre on Saturday directed the officials to prepare a report to declare MM Hills as a tiger reserve. According to preliminary investigation, the body of a 12 -year -old tiger found on October 2 is suspected to be poisoned. Forest officials said that a suspect has been detained in the case, in which the animal was allegedly cut into three pieces.
Tiger’s body was found on 2 October
The body of the tiger was found on 2 October. Forest officials said that the accused has been detained and questioning is going on. No nets or bullet marks were found in the post -mortem and body parts were not missing.
Minister Khandre made an emergency video conference with all the tiger reserves and forest officials of Mysuru Division. He said that the State Forest Board has already approved a proposal to make MM Hills a tiger reserve. Now the officials have to submit the final report by taking opinion from the local representatives.
Cattle data will have to be taken
Khandre directed that the data of residents and cattle of the forest villages should be prepared and if wildlife kills cattle, then compensation should be given on time. He asked to keep poisoning and keep a close watch on the incidents of hunting.
Demand to increase monitoring
The minister directed to increase patrolling in MM Hills and take action against careless employees. He said that quick punishment should be ensured in cases like tiger murder.
Khandre asked the employees to use the M-Strips Digital Monitoring System correctly and take GPS tag photos during patrolling so that senior officials can monitor.
Facilities for frontline staff
In the end, the minister said that facilities like boot, jacket, drinking water and ration should be provided to the employees of anti-scarr camp.
After the death of a tiger in MM Hills, Karnataka, Forest Minister Aishwar Khandre instructed to create a reserve and increase security. The accused is in custody. Officers have to prepare a report by taking opinions from the local people. Along with increasing patrolling, ensuring compensation and technical surveillance, the frontline staff was also ordered to provide facilities.
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