Kaziranga Staff Suspended For "Unwarranted Firing" That Killed A Tiger

Kaziranga National Park: A forest department employee has been suspended for ''unwarranted firing'' that led to the death of a Royal Bengal Tiger

A forest department employee has been suspended for ''unwarranted firing'' that led to the death of a Royal Bengal Tiger at the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam a few days ago, according to a statement. The post-mortem conducted on the carcass revealed a bullet injury through the lungs and the heart, causing the death of the Royal Bengal Tiger. Action taken on the unfortunate firing accident happened at Japoripathar Village on 17th June 2021 💔 pic.twitter.com/LpA9wrokfh "An inquiry conducted by the Assistance Conservator of Forests into the incident revealed that the firing was unwarranted, based on which the staff was suspended," the statement issued by the Kaziranga National Park authorities said on Sunday.