PONDA, May 3 -- The discovery of a 15-day-old, highly decomposed tiger carcass in a private forest at Aglot-Sancorda on Saturday has reignited the fierce debate over tiger conservation and the notification of a Tiger Reserve in Goa. While forest officials have preliminary ruled out foul play, noted environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar has demanded a thorough investigation, citing Goa's history of tiger "poisoning and trapping."

The carcass was found scattered across multiple locations in a private jungle area (Survey No. 52) on the outskirts of the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary. Due to the advanced state of decomposition, several body parts, including teeth and nails, were reportedly missing or detached, leading to initial concerns rega...