The number of tigers in Chhattisgarh has dramatically decreased, stated the ‘Status of Tiger in India Report-2018’ released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.
The report which has otherwise given a reason for the tiger lovers to smile claiming that over 3000 wild cats or 60 per cent of the global tiger population is in India.
Madhya Pradesh with 526 tigers recorded highest number of big cats in the country.
As per the report currently there are 19 tigers in Chhattisgarh which in 2014 were 46.
Meanwhile, despite multiple attempts forest officials were not available for comment on the issue. However, forest officials on the condition of anonymity said that the report sent in 2014 was wide-off the reality.