India, Dec. 29 -- The carcass of a tiger was found at Dhana in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district on Sunday, prompting the authorities to order an inquiry.

Divisional forest officer Varun Yadav said the carcass was found in a forest area, where tigers have not been spotted previously. "The tiger appeared to be a fully grown male, estimated to be eight years old, with all body parts intact and no visible injuries. No radio collar was found, and there were no bloodstains on the carcass or in the surrounding area." Yadav said they have contacted Durgawati, Ratapani, and Panna tiger reserves to trace the origin of the tiger.

A second forest official said electrocution is suspected to be the cause of death, as many farmers lay electric live wir...