The body of a tiger was electrocuted and thrown into a well in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh. This is the 25th tiger death in the state this year. This incident has raised serious concerns over wildlife security in the ‘Tiger State’. A farmer has been arrested.
The carcass of a young tiger found in a field well in Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni district has once again raised concerns over wildlife safety in the state. Forest department officials said that the tiger was first electrocuted and then its body was thrown into the well. The farmer who has a well in his field has been arrested. Officials are also interrogating other suspects related to this case.
Dead body was found by farm workers
The tiger’s carcass was seen by laborers working in a nearby field on April 26. He immediately informed the forest department officials about this. According to officials, the age of the tiger was between one and a half to two years. His body was found in the revenue area of South Seoni Forest Division. Later, postmortem of the carcass was conducted as per the guidelines of the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
Evidence of electrocution found
Forest officials have found clear evidence from the spot that the tiger was killed by electrocution. Burnt wires, pegs and other electrical items have been recovered at a distance of about 50 meters from the well. Sub-divisional forest officer Yogesh Kumar Patel said that it seems that some unknown people after electrocuting the tiger, threw its body in the well. The Forest Department has announced a reward of Rs 10,000 for anyone providing information leading to the arrest of those involved in this case.
Tigers are continuously dying in MP
This is the 25th tiger death in Madhya Pradesh since January this year. The first death of the year 2026 was recorded on January 7 in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Officials said that since April 2 alone, eleven tigers, including three cubs, have died. In the last six days, three tiger cubs have also died in Sarhi zone of Kanha Tiger Reserve.
Increasing pressure on ‘Tiger State’
Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of tigers in the whole of India. As per the 2022 tiger census, there are 785 tigers in the state. There are also nine tiger reserves, making it one of the most important wildlife areas in the country. Therefore, the increasing deaths of tigers have become a matter of great concern.
Wildlife activist raised questions
Wildlife activist Ajay Dubey has described this incident as extremely shocking. He alleged that the case could be linked to poaching and criticized forest officials for not increasing patrolling after the recent tiger deaths. Dubey said that after the recent death of three cubs in Kanha Tiger Reserve, there is a need to take more stringent steps. He appealed to the officials to improve security arrangements in the forests across the state.
Deep concern over the safety of tigers
This latest incident has once again highlighted how vulnerable tigers are outside protected forest areas. Electrocution remains a serious danger, especially in areas near farms and villages. Forest officials are continuing their investigation and are hopeful of making more arrests soon. The case has reignited calls for tighter monitoring and better protection for India’s national animal.
(With inputs from agencies)