A tragic incident unfolded as a two-year-old female tiger cub was found lifeless on a national highway in Palnadu district after being struck by an unknown vehicle, according to a Forest Department official.
The accident took place between 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on NH-565, traveling from Markapur to Macherla towards Hyderabad. The deceased cub was located in the Bandla Vagu area, confirmed by the Forest Department.
Postmortem analysis confirmed the cause of death as a road accident, conducted in line with National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). As per protocol, the carcass was incinerated, and a wildlife case has been filed, with ongoing investigations. The Forest Department has identified five vehicles linked to the accident, while efforts continue to mitigate future wildlife road fatalities.
(With inputs from agencies.)