Tiger remains found buried in Kuhi
Nagpur: Remains of a tiger were found buried under Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra (FDCM) in Kuhi. This discovery happened on May 9, completely by chance when some forest labourers were returning after finishing their work.
They saw something which resembled a bone and near it was a spot of mud piled up. Upon digging they found some more parts of an animal. Authorities were informed but since it was already sunset, and
National Tiger Conservation Authority
's standard operating procedures (SOPs) do not allow any work to continue, further action was deferred till Saturday.On Saturday, forest officials found tiger skin and it was beyond doubt that the remains were of a tiger. Further investigation is going on.
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