JANAKI, Oct 20: An autopsy report on a tiger found dead in a community forest in Banke has been released. Ramesh Budhathoki, the Divisional Forest Officer of Banke, disclosed that the autopsy report for the tiger was received 22 days after the discovery, on Thursday.
According to Dr Sharda Shrestha, a veterinarian at Nepalgunj Veterinary Hospital and Animal Services Center, the test results on the tiger indicated internal rib injuries, prolonged hunger, and signs of pneumonia. Dr Shrestha further clarified that the report excluded any indication of pesticide consumption. She stated, "The autopsy was initially performed under the suspicion that the tiger may have been poisoned, but the examination revealed that the tiger did not succumb to human intervention but rather perished due to its own ailments and prolonged hunger."
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The tiger's lifeless body was discovered near a puddle in the forest, with soil on its stomach. No visible wounds were found on any part of its body, although it appeared to be old and malnourished. Additionally, traces of blood from other domestic animals were detected on its mouth and front legs.
Samples were collected from the deceased tiger's body and subjected to testing, as informed by Divisional Officer Ramesh Budhathoki. These samples were sent for analysis at the Nepalgunj-based forensic science laboratory of Nepal Police.
The lifeless tiger was found in the Ghatgaddi area of the Ashok Community Forest in Raptisonari-2 Madui, Banke on September 27.
