Maharashtra: Tigress found dead in Nagpur district

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A tigress was found dead in Hingna area near Nagpur in Maharashtra, a forest department official said on Saturday.

The big cat, about three-to-four years old, was found dead in a nullah at Chankapur village, around 25 km from here, late Friday night, he said.

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The exact reason for her death was yet to be ascertained but it was suspected that she died after coming in contact with a live electric wire or trap.

The carcass was sent for autopsy and further probe is on, the official said.

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