Investigation into tiger deaths in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

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1. News26 Feb 2026

   Not poaching, but ‘illegal wires’: MP govt submits report on 8 tiger deaths in Bandhavgarh since November

   According to the report, submitted to the Madhya Pradesh High Court following a Public Interest Litigation filed by wildlife activist Ajay...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Madhya Pradesh government has finished its investigation into the recent deaths of eight tigers at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Officials concluded that the animals were not killed by poachers hunting for profit. Instead, the tigers died after coming into contact with illegal electrical wires set up in the area. Authorities are now focusing on addressing these dangerous traps to prevent further harm to the tiger population.

   indianexpress.com
2. Hearing19 Feb 2026

   Madhya Pradesh High Court seeks status report on Bandhavgarh tiger deaths

   The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur has directed the Field Director of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve to submit a detailed action-taken report regarding the unnatural deaths of tigers in the reserve.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Madhya Pradesh High Court is looking into the recent deaths of tigers at the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. The judges have ordered officials to provide a formal report explaining what happened and how the investigation is progressing. This step ensures that the court stays informed about the situation and can oversee the efforts to protect the remaining tigers. The authorities must now submit these details to the court to show how they are handling the matter.

   lawbeat.in