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Intelligence Alert: Electrocution Incident Claims Two Tigers in Madhya Pradesh, Marking Ninth Big Cat Fatality This Year

Agency Source: Latest News: Read Latest News Live, India's Latest News Today | Hindustan Times Bureau Release: February 2, 2026 | 14:33 IST
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Intelligence analysis confirms a critical wildlife security breach in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, where two tigers were electrocuted under suspicious circumstances. This incident elevates the state's big cat mortality count to nine since January 1, according to official sources. Preliminary assessments suggest potential human-wildlife conflict or illegal poaching activities, though investigations remain ongoing. The pattern of fatalities indicates systemic vulnerabilities in conservation protocols and habitat protection measures. Authorities are urged to enhance surveillance and implement stricter enforcement of wildlife protection laws to mitigate further losses. This development underscores the escalating threats to India's endangered tiger population and necessitates immediate strategic interventions to safeguard these keystone species.

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