7-month-old cub found dead in Bandhavgarh National Park

Umaria (MP): An approximately seven-month-old tigress' carcass – with grievous injuries to the head, abdomen, back and ear – has been found in the Bandhavgarh National Park's Dhamokhar Buffer Range, it was officially learnt on Monday.

A patrol team chanced upon the remains on Sunday and senior officers rushed to the spot. It is suspected that an aged tiger was responsible for the death.

The carcass was burnt following autopsy. An inquiry is underway into the incident. (UNI)