Urgent Call for Independent Inquiry as Karnataka Probes Grizzly Deaths of Tigers and Elephants Amid Rising Wildlife Threats
BENGALURU, India — The recent deaths of a tigress and her cubs in MM Hills have sparked significant concern among conservation advocates and wildlife experts, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into similar incidents impacting big cats and elephants in the region. As the National Tiger Conservation Authority mobilizes a special investigation team (SIT) and the Karnataka state government establishes an oversight committee, critics emphasize the need for an independent judicial inquiry. Over the past …