MP High Court Demands Report on Bandhavgarh Tiger Deaths by Feb 25

• Madhya Pradesh High Court directed Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve Field Director to submit a detailed status report on recent tiger deaths, including unnatural causes, by February 25.
• The directive came during a hearing of a petition filed by wildlife expert Ajay Dubey, who sought an investigation into tiger deaths and alleged negligence by forest officials.
• Petitioner's advocate highlighted additional tiger deaths in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve since January 20, 2026, due to unnatural causes.
• The court noted instances of tiger deaths due to unnatural reasons, indicating human intervention.
• The Field Director must also report on actions taken against those responsible for unnatural deaths and steps for prosecution.