Madhya Pradesh HC seeks report on eight tiger deaths at Kanha National Park
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has requested a report on the deaths of eight tigers at Kanha National Park. The court has directed the state government and forest department to explain the measures taken to address these incidents. This action follows a petition raising concerns about tiger deaths linked to Canine Distemper Virus infections.
- ▪The court has given the state government and forest department two weeks to respond.
- ▪The petition was filed by wildlife advocate Subit Chakraborty, highlighting concerns over recent tiger deaths.
- ▪The court order requires specific details on preventive and curative measures related to the tiger deaths.
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Madhya Pradesh HC seeks report on eight tiger deaths at Kanha National ParkA divisional bench of vacation judges Vivek Jain and Ajay Kumar Nirankari directed the state government and forest department to file their reply within two weeks.Published on: May 30, 2026 9:18 AM ISTBy Shruti TomarShare viaCopy link The Madhya Pradesh high court has sought a detailed report from the state government and forest department on the deaths of eight tigers at Kanha National Park over the past two months, directing authorities to explain the preventive and curative measures taken in connection with the incidents.The directive came on a petition filed by Mumbai-based advocate and wildlife enthusiast Subit Chakraborty, who raised concerns over recent tiger deaths linked to Canine Distemper Virus (CDV)…
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