Carcass of tiger found in MM Hills forest area: Minister Khandre expresses worry
Khandre tells PCCF to probe
Bengaluru: Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre has expressed worry at the death of another tiger, with the carcass being found in the forests of Male Mahadeshwara Hills, Hanur Zone, on the first day of Wildlife Week and has directed a team led by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) to investigate into the death.
Khandre also issued a written order to the Additional Chief Secretary to form a team under the PCCF, Smitha Bijnoor, and probe the spotting of a part of a tiger carcass on Thursday near Pachhedoddi village in the forest areas of MM Hills, Hanur Zone.
The minister, stressing on the need for preventive measures, said that officials should review and give details on the poaching cases in the MM Hills area over the last three years. He also told senior officials to give a report within eight days regarding officials who displayed negligence towards their duty along with a recommendation for action to be taken against such officers. Thirdly, Khandre directed that urgent action be taken to identify the tiger killers and punish them according to law.
The latest case of a tiger carcass being found in the MM Hill forest area stands as proof of poaching of wildlife.
Minister Khandre assured that the Karnataka government has considered the matter serious and that strict action would be taken to ensure to prevent such incidents from recurring.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
