Authorities found the death of a six-year-old tigress rather baffling. The carcass was found in Chikkanahalli forests in Mysuru late on Monday.
The post-mortem, conducted on Tuesday, proved to be inconclusive on the cause of death. It ruled out death due to snaring as there were no visible marks of snare injuries. Though electrocution was suspected, the post-mortem ruled that out as well as there was no haemorrhage of internal organs or clotting, according to Hanumanthappa, Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), Mysuru.
Death owing to poisoning through meat was also rejected as the stomach was completely empty except for some fluids.
Mr. Hanumanthappa said all canines, nails, and skin were intact. It was suspected that the tigress may have died on Sunday. ‘’The viscera of the carcass has been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory for analysis which can throw light on the cause of death,” said the official.
The tigress was found dead in the Arohalli beat of Madalli section of Mysuru territorial range. Mr. Hanumanthappa said the carcass must have been brought from some other place and dumped in the forest areas.
“Tyre marks are clearly visible and the police and the dog squad visited the spot. The authorities have collected the tyre imprint but there were no pug marks in the vicinity, which reinforces the view that miscreants may have dumped the carcass at the spot. Hence a police complaint has been lodged,” said the DCF. The FSL report may take about 15 days. The analysis of fluids may throw light on whether poisoning was the cause of death.
