Bengaluru, Oct 14 Forest officials have launched an investigation into a suspected tiger poaching case in the Maddur range of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve following the discovery of a snare and remains of an elephant.
The development comes amid the discovery of the remains of a wild elephant near Karadigallu Hill, with its tusks missing, raising suspicions about a possible link between the two cases.
DCF Nandeesh L said a case involving a snare was detected in the Maddur range on October 10, and the remains were examined.
“Since the remains were very old and had completely decomposed, it was not possible to determine the animal’s sex or establish certain other details,” he said.
The officer said no missing canines, nails or other body parts were found during the examination.
The forest department has constituted a committee headed by an Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF), comprising three Range Forest Officers and two Deputy Range Forest Officers, to investigate the case.
“The committee will conduct a comprehensive investigation and submit its findings within a week. All efforts will be made to identify those responsible and establish the facts of the case,” Nandeesh said.
Forest officials are also examining whether the Bawaria gang, reportedly associated with tiger poaching, has any connection with the incidents, particularly the discovery of the elephant remains with its tusks missing.
(PTI News)
