Ranthambore tiger found dead, retaliation killing suspected
8 July 24
JAIPUR:
A 14-year-old tiger named Rocky, who ventured out of Ranthambore
National Park (RNP) and reached Hindwad village, was found dead near a
water body on Sunday evening, raising suspicion of a retaliation
killing.
Fear gripped the villagers after the big cat's movement was recorded as
he ventured out of Phalodi Range, adjacent to the forest, around
10:30am.
"The tiger had killed a buffalo and was not leaving the place. In the
evening, it was found dead. There is a possibility of poisoning," said
said a forest department official.
Autopsy report awaited
Senior officials, however, denied the likelihood of retaliation killing and claimed it was a natural death.
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