Maharashtra: 2 Tiger Cubs Crushed to Death by Train Near Lohara Forest Area, Chandrapur
The autopsy of tigress Avni had no impact of the dart “fired from a syringe projector” (tranquilising gun).
Maharashtra, November 15: In a tragic incident, two tiger cubs were killed by a train near Lohara forest area in Chandrapur. According to reports, the incident took place near Junona jungle in Chandrapur district, which falls under the Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways. The cubs who died are believed to be around six months old. Chandrapur is home to the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve that has around 40 tigers. Man-eater Tigress Avni, Alleged For 14 Deaths, Killed In Maharashtra's Yavatmal.
A few days back, tigress Avni was killed in Maharashtra's Yavatmal. Earlier in September, the Supreme Court had ruled that T1 or Avni, could be shot at a sight, prompting a large number of online petitions. It was earlier said that the animal was shot dead in self-defence, however, post-mortem and witness reports said the animal was not shot dead because of that reason. The autopsy also found that thigh of tigress Avni had no impact of the dart “fired from a syringe projector” (tranquilising gun).
There has been a nationwide outrage after Avni was killed, and reportedly, the two cubs of T1 were sighted today near Vihirgaon village.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Nov 15, 2018 12:15 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).