TNN | Oct 28, 2012, 01.29AM IST
BHOPAL: “Trap was to kill an herbivorous wild animal. Unfortunately, the tiger got trapped. Villagers chopped its body into two pieces in panic to hush up the matter. Since none of its body parts was missing, involvement of an organised poaching gang was ruled out,” officers remarked.
The spot, where tiger was killed is located 50 metre from a water source. Despite being aware that the tiger and other wild animals frequent the area for water, the forest guard didn’t turn up at the spot for three days before the big cat was killed. Moreover, role of joint village management committee (JVMC) members was also found in killing of the big cat. The committee noted the poaching could have been averted with a constant vigil of water source and giving a proper attention of the JVMC members working the area.
One of major recommendations is putting a check on tourism activities in Kerwa and Kathotia areas. “Possibility of man-animal conflicts in these areas cannot be ruled out if these points are not given a due consideration” officers said.
