Tigress dies as tranquilisation operation goes wrong in UP; cubs missing, probe on

A lactating tigress died shortly after being tranquilised in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, sparking an inquiry into the capture operation. Forest authorities face questions over missing cubs, believed to be abandoned. Experts suspect complications from the tranquilisation, citing potential procedural lapses and improper handling. A high-level probe has been ordered into the incident, which follows similar past fatalities.

Tigress dies as tranquilisation operation goes wrong in UP; cubs missing, probe on
A lactating tigress died shortly after being tranquilised in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, sparking an inquiry into the capture operation. Forest authorities face questions over missing cubs, believed to be abandoned. Experts suspect complications from the tranquilisation, citing potential procedural lapses and improper handling. A high-level probe has been ordered into the incident, which follows similar past fatalities.