Nilgiris

The Forest Department has initiated a detailed investigation following the mysterious death of a tiger near Naduvattam in the Nilgiris district.

According to local people, a violent fight broke out between two tigers on Thursday night in the Upper Prospect Estate area.

On Friday morning, locals spotted the carcass of a tiger lying near a stream adjacent to Lower Prospect Estate and immediately alerted the authorities.

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Forest officials rushed to the spot and are currently investigating the exact cause of death.