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Crime
Kuno Tiger KNG22 Killed by Bullet, Calls for NTCA Probe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 09:04 PM
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A tiger named KNG22 was shot dead in Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary, raising concerns over wildlife protection and forest department oversight, and prompting a call for an NTCA investigation.
A tiger, registered as KNG22, was found dead after being shot in Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. The incident has sparked immediate concern over the safety measures in place for wildlife in the protected area.
Officials and conservationists have raised questions about the adequacy of the forest department’s monitoring and enforcement protocols, citing this case as a reminder of lingering vulnerabilities.
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has demanded a formal investigation, outlining eight specific points that need to be examined to determine how the shooting occurred and what preventive steps are required.
Kuno, known for its tiger population, has been a focus of conservation efforts, but this incident underscores the need for stronger protective measures.
The NTCA’s demand for a thorough probe aims to address both the immediate incident and broader systemic issues in wildlife protection within the sanctuary.
Officials and conservationists have raised questions about the adequacy of the forest department’s monitoring and enforcement protocols, citing this case as a reminder of lingering vulnerabilities.
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has demanded a formal investigation, outlining eight specific points that need to be examined to determine how the shooting occurred and what preventive steps are required.
Kuno, known for its tiger population, has been a focus of conservation efforts, but this incident underscores the need for stronger protective measures.
The NTCA’s demand for a thorough probe aims to address both the immediate incident and broader systemic issues in wildlife protection within the sanctuary.