Chamrajnagar (Karnataka), February 16 A male tiger was found dead in the backwaters of the Gundal reservoir here in this district, officials said on Monday.
The tiger, estimated to be around five to six years old, was found dead by forest officials who were on patrol duty on Sunday, they said.
Citing preliminary investigation, the forest department officials said that it is suspected that the tiger died after getting caught in a snare trap.
Following the Standard Operating Procedures of the National Tiger Conservation Authority, representatives nominated by NTCA, including the nominee of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, Bengaluru, a veterinary officer, and local representatives, inspected the site.
The dog squad personnel also inspected the site as part of the investigation.
The local police were also informed about this, and the post-mortem report is awaited to determine the exact cause of death.
A wildlife offence case has been registered in connection with the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.
