Madhya Pradesh Tiger Crisis! Why are tigers dying in the forests of Madhya Pradesh? Is the International Poaching Syndicate active in the forest? Will the High Court investigation and arrest of Kalla Bawariya be able to save the tigers?
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve: Deaths of tigers are continuously increasing in the forests of Madhya Pradesh. Deaths of 54 tigers were recorded in 2025 alone and 9 more tigers died in the first month of 2026 alone. Now the High Court has ordered the Field Director of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve to submit a complete report by 25th February. Is there a big international syndicate working behind poaching in the forest?
Accused of International Tiger Syndicate: Who are Kalla Bawaria and his associates?
Narmadapuram Special Court convicted the main accused Kalla Bawaria, Pujari Singh and Rindik Teronpi and imposed 4 years of jail and a fine of Rs 25,000. These are no ordinary hunters. Kalla Bavariya was wanted in Nepal and many states of India. He has also been an accused in the case of smuggling of tiger parts in Nepal in 2012 and Maharashtra in 2013.
Rindik Teronpi’s arrest: Does the network extend to South-East Asia?
Upon arresting 52-year-old Rindik Teronpi, it was revealed that he was part of a large organized wildlife crime network. His son was also involved in smuggling of pangolin scales and tiger parts. Will this arrest expose the secret of international poachers?
Forest Department’s new strategy: Will the legal cell be able to protect the tigers?
Amid growing criticism, MP Forest Department has created a “Legal Cell”. Its objective is to take strong legal action against forest criminals. Officials say that now it will be easier to get strict punishment for tiger hunters in the court.
What are the expectations for the Tigers?
Madhya Pradesh calls itself the “Tiger State”. However, the number of tiger deaths and the activity of the International Syndicate raise concerns. Despite High Court monitoring, new legal cells and strict punishment, the question is: will the network of forest poachers be broken or will the tiger crisis deepen?