“In this case, the poachers were either sitting on a tree top or on a ‘machan’. It seems that they are highly organised. Somehow, the tiger fell into the ravines after being shot and they could not get the body,” said a CID officer.
Sleuths also said the network of poachers were linked to both forest officials as well as international traders engaged in trade of tiger skin and body parts. “The poachers are mostly locals and there is an elaborate network of touts who are also linked to the international market dealing with tiger parts, which are in high demand. Some of the forest officials are also directly linked with the racket,” the officer added.
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