Madhya Pradesh Reports 55 Tiger Deaths in 2025; High Court Seeks Government Response

In 2025, Madhya Pradesh reported 55 tiger deaths, including a five-year-old tigress found dead in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, likely due to territorial conflict. The state recorded its highest annual tiger mortality since Project Tiger began, with over half classified as unnatural causes such as poaching and electrocution. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notices to central and state authorities regarding the rising deaths, amid concerns raised in a public interest litigation alleging tiger trafficking and inadequate protection measures.