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In a worrying turn of events, Karnataka has recorded 82 tiger deaths in just five-and-a-half years. The alarming data has prompted State Environment and Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre to order a detailed inquiry. Shocked by the rising numbers, the minister has asked the Forest Department to submit a full report within 10 days, detailing whether these deaths were natural or caused by human actions, and the current status of investigations.
According to data from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), India has recorded 662 tiger deaths between 2020 and June 28, 2025. Of these, Karnataka alone accounted for 82 fatalities:
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