In 16 February 2008 a tiger was found injured in Compartment Number 463, Unchehara range of Satna forest division, Madhya Pradesh. Early next day tiger was rescued and taken to Van Vihar for treatment. Unfortunately animal was died during treatment on 22 February 2008. During the investigation it was found that tiger was shot by poachers and bullet was removed from body. A case was registered against 4 poachers in which two were arrested and two absconded. After the trial Chief Judicial Magistrate of Satna had convicted two arrested accused and sentenced them to three years rigorous imprisonment and ₹10,000 fine each.
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