"The tigress was found dead near a nullah (drain) in the forest. The carcass had injuries caused by a sharp weapon. An iron wire was found around the feline''s neck," Deputy Conservator of Forest Raju Bansod said in a release.

Its two front paws were chopped off, he said.

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The autopsy was conducted on Sunday and its report is awaited, the official said.

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