Two Tigers Found Dead in Madhya Pradesh; Electrocution Suspected in Tigress Case
Two tigers were found dead recently in Madhya Pradesh. A male tiger, approximately 12 years old, was discovered deceased in the Nahlesarra dam in Balaghat district, with a probe underway to determine the cause. Separately, a tigress aged 6 to 7 years was found dead on farmland in Raisen district, with preliminary investigations suggesting electrocution by a live wire. Autopsies and further investigations are ongoing. Madhya Pradesh hosts 785 tigers, the highest in India, across nine tiger reserves.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (44/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: news18, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (42–47/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 29 Sept, 06:46 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1829 Sept, 06:46 amTigress found dead on farmland in MP's Raisen; electrocution suspected
- 2news1829 Sept, 06:33 pmTwo tigers found dead in MP
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Story context
- Category
- Social
- Location
- Balaghat district, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 29 Sept 2026
- Key entities
- Member of parliamentTigerRaisen districtMadhya PradeshObedullaganjTiger reserves of IndiaPress Trust of IndiaTehsilCensusDahodMalaysiaBalaghat district