Tiger found dead at Chhattisgarh’s Guru Ghasidas National Park

Officials said that three people have been arrested for allegedly poisoning the big cat for killing a buffalo

Published on: Jun 7, 2022, 12:41:06 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: An adult tiger was found dead at Guru Ghasidas National Park (GGNP) in Chhattisgarh’s Korea district, officials said on Tuesday and added three people have been arrested for allegedly poisoning the big cat for killing a buffalo.

“The male tiger was about eight-year-old. The tiger was poisoned on Sunday and we recovered the carcass on Monday,” said Chhattisgarh’s chief conservator of forests (wildlife) Narsingh Rao PV. He added a partially eaten carcass of a buffalo was found nearby and that they have begun a probe into the revenge angle. He said a toxicological analysis was also been undertaken.

Officials said the tiger came from the neighbouring Sanjay-Dubri National Park and Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.

Activist Meetu Gupta said that the state government has got the approval for notifying Guru Gahsidas National Park as a tiger reserve but the forest department is not serious about the conservation of the tiger. “…there is no vision plan or document of conservation. The GGNP staff has not been prepared. The department is apathetic towards the wildlife, their protection and conservation.”

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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