Madhya Pradesh reports 38 tiger deaths in 2023

Madhya Pradesh reports 38 tiger deaths from January to December 2023, with the highest number of deaths in January. The Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve accounts for 7 of the deaths. The state is home to the highest population of tigers, but there is a need to curb poaching activities. Recent poaching incidents include the killing of a tigress in Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary, a tiger electrocuted in Seoni, and a tiger shot dead in Shahdol. The authorities are actively investigating the cases and taking measures to protect wildlife.