MP High Court Demands Answers After 8 Tigers Die In Kanha National Park

The Madhya Pradesh High Court is stepping in to address a tragic situation at the Kanha National Park. Following reports that eight tigers have died within just two months, the court has directed the state government and the forest department to provide a detailed report. A divisional bench consisting of judges Vivek Jain and Ajay Kumar Nirankari has given authorities exactly two weeks to explain what is being done to prevent further deaths.

The legal intervention comes after a petition was filed by Subit Chakraborty, a wildlife enthusiast and advocate from Mumbai. He highlighted a major concern: the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV). This virus is notorious for being deadly to big cats, and it seems to be behind the recent fatalities. The court has requested specific information on both preventive and curative measures being taken within the park.

Among the tigers lost were T-141 and her cubs, T-122, T-220, and a tiger famously known as "Digdola." These deaths occurred between March and May, raising red flags for conservationists across the country. Chakraborty’s petition isn’t just about looking backward; it’s asking for transparency on how National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) guidelines are being followed.

Specifically, the court wants to see the files on veterinary reports and monitoring protocols for the deceased animals. There is also a push to check if vaccination drives and disease surveillance are actually happening in the villages bordering the tiger reserve. As we wait for the government's response, the focus remains on ensuring that Kanha’s remaining tiger population is safe from this deadly outbreak.

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