Central team to probe tigress pregnancy, alleged miscarriage; action likely if lapses found: Bengal Forest Minister

Siliguri, Nov 14 (UNI) The central team probing the controversy over the release of a tigress at Buxa Tiger Reserve will examine every aspect of the case, including whether the animal was pregnant or had sustained any injuries, before submitting its report, West Bengal Forest Minister Manoj Kumar Oraon said on Saturday. Speaking to reporters at Chalsa in Jalpaiguri district this evening, Oraon said the questions relating to the tigress's alleged pregnancy and miscarriage fell within the purview of the Central Government and its team, which had already arrived to investigate the matter. "Whether the tiger that was handed over…