Dehradun, May 30 -- Haridwar Forest Range Tiger poaching case

Dehradun, 29 May: The much in the news shocking case of poaching of two tigers in Haridwar Forest Division has taken a grim turn with post-mortem reports confirming that the animals were not only poisoned but were also assaulted with sticks after they had consumed the meat that had been contaminated by the poachers. Fresh revelations have intensified concerns about wildlife crime and forest security in Uttarakhand.

It may be recalled that the poaching of two tigers had come to light on 18 May when the carcass of a male tiger was found in Shyampur Range's Sajanpur beat. The animal's four legs had been severed, though its skin and teeth remained intact. A dead buffalo was also re...