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41 tiger deaths were recorded in Maharashtra in 2025, says State Forest Minister Ganesh Naik
Updated On: 25 February, 2026 07:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
According to Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik, of the 41 tiger deaths 28 were due to natural causes, 8 were accidental deaths, 4 were caused by electrocution, 1 resulted from poaching
Statistics show that five tigers lost their lives on this specific railway route between 2011 and 2025. Representational Pic/File
A total of 41 tigers died in Maharashtra in 2025, with most succumbing to natural causes, state Forest Minister Ganesh Naik told the Assembly on Wednesday, reported the PTI.
The government is stepping up efforts to prevent tiger deaths caused by accidents, electrocution, and poaching.
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