Bhopal, May 11 -- A 10-year-old tiger, known as Pujari, was found dead on Monday in Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve's (BTR) Khitauli range in Umaria district.

Preliminary findings point to a territorial clash in the Dhamdhama area of the range as the likely cause, officials said.

Pujari was popular among tourists because of his ritual of taking a dip in a waterhole before wandering through the forest. His appearance and distinctive routine made him popular.

BTR field director Anupam Sahay said, "On Sunday night, field staff heard roaring and fighting between two tigers. They maintained a watch, and by Monday morning launched a search operation. The carcass was located in the Dhamdhama area."

Soon after, a team comprising ve...