Rising Shadow Over Maharashtra’s Tiger Triumph: Spike in Deaths Ignites Poaching and Conservation Fears
Mumbai, India — Maharashtra has witnessed a troubling spate of tiger deaths this January, casting a shadow over the state’s recent success in boosting its tiger population. In less than three weeks, from January 2 to 19, eight tigers, including two male cubs and a female cub, were found dead under various circumstances, some raising suspicions of foul play. The first incident was reported on January 2 when a male tiger was discovered deceased in …