A male tiger found injured near Porthi village in the Nilgiris died on Monday, January 5, 2026. The tiger had serious wounds, likely from a fight with another large predator, possibly another tiger. It was first spotted by locals on January 3 near Udhagamandalam town, hiding among tea bushes. Forest officials from the Udhagai South Forest Range monitored the animal using thermal drones. They tracked its movement until Monday when they noticed it had stopped moving. Officials confirmed that the tiger had died from its injuries. A post-mortem will be done to verify the cause of death. The forest department chose not to treat the animal as the injuries appeared to be natural, caused during a fight between wild animals. Staff kept watch to prevent people from getting too close to the injured tiger. This incident highlights the natural risks faced by wild predators in the Nilgiris forest.