Most read

Two arrested in Nagpur for killing pregnant tigress last week

The tigress was found to be pregnant and would have delivered four cubs in a month's time.

Written by Vivek Deshpande | Nagpur |
Updated: April 30, 2021 11:32:28 pm
Two arrested in Nagpur for killing pregnant tigress last weekThe killing is believed to be rare as far as prevalent tiger poaching methods are concerned. (Representative Image)

IN a joint operation, the forest and police departments arrested two men on Friday who allegedly killied a tigress in Yavatmal last week.

The joint team of the two departments arrested father-son duo Ashok and Lethu Atram from Pandharvani village in Zari-Jamni tahsil and seized a paw of the tigress from them. Search is underway for three more culprits found to have been involved in the crime.

The tigress, who was at least four years old, was found dead with her paws missing in a cave in Mukutban forest range, Zari-Jamni on April 27. She was found stabbed with sharp weapons after she was caught in a snare. The culprits had also set fire to the area adding to the tigress’ agony.

The tigress was found to be pregnant and would have delivered four cubs in a month’s time.

The killing is believed to be rare as far as prevalent tiger poaching methods are concerned.

Yavatmal Superintendent of Police Dilip Bhujbal said, “We had put some people on intelligence gathering job and managed to lay our hands on the culprits after four days. More details will be learned during interrogation tomorrow.”

📣 The Indian Express is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@indianexpress) and stay updated with the latest headlines

For all the latest Pune News, download Indian Express App.

  • The Indian Express website has been rated GREEN for its credibility and trustworthiness by Newsguard, a global service that rates news sources for their journalistic standards.
Advertisement
Live Blog

    Best of Express

    Advertisement

    Must Read

    Advertisement

    Buzzing Now

    Advertisement