Hanur, Oct. 6 -- Big cat was dismembered into three parts before burial; Act of revenge for cattle killing

Forest Department officials have arrested four persons for allegedly poisoning a 12-year-old tiger, chopping it into three pieces, and burying the carcass near Pachchedoddi village. A search is ongoing for another person believed to be involved in the killing.

The accused have been identified as Pachchamalla, Ganesh, Govindegowda and Sampu, all residents of Pachchedoddi village.

They underwent medical tests at Kollegal Sub-Division Hospital yesterday. Govindegowda was later released after officials determined he had no role in the tiger's death.

The remaining three were produced before a Court this morning, which granted the Fore...