Decomposed tiger carcass found in Chandrapur forest; four taken into custody for questioning A partially decomposed tiger carcass was discovered in a forest area under the Saoli range of Chandrapur Forest Division, sparking concerns about potential wildlife crime. The remains, found in compartment No. 298 near Pathari village, were in an advanced stage of decomposition, suggesting the animal may have died nearly three months prior. Due to the state of decay, a postmortem examination could not be conducted, leaving the cause of death unclear. Forest officials confirmed that several valuable body parts were missing, raising suspicions of foul play. A veterinary officer from Mul examined the carcass at the site alongside forest personnel. The forest department has launched an investigation to determine whether the death was linked to poaching. Four individuals have been taken into custody for questioning after they reportedly removed the tiger’s claws and teeth. The accused were produced before the court and sent into forest custody remand for three days. Divisional forest officer Rajan Talmale stated that all angles of the case are being probed, with further action dependent on forensic and field-level findings. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in wildlife conservation, as the absence of key body parts and the advanced decomposition stage complicate efforts to establish the tiger’s death circumstances. Authorities are now focusing on tracing the missing parts and identifying any potential involvement in illegal activities. The case underscores the need for stricter enforcement against poaching and illegal wildlife trade in the region.#chandrapur_forest_division #saoli_range #pathari_village #rajans_talmale #mul_district
