One of the five tiger cubs at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) has died after a nearly two-week battle with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). Officials said that on April 16, the six-month-old tiger cub unfortunately succumbed to FIP, a rare viral condition that poses challenges for wildlife sanctuaries and zoos worldwide.

“Sanjay Gandhi National Park’s vigilant monitoring systems detected the condition promptly, enabling swift intervention and preventing further complications among other animal residents. The SGNP management has further strengthened its biosecurity measures to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare and disease control,” said SGNP Deputy Director Kiran Patil. The cub belonged to tigress Srivalli, who had given birth to five cubs in captivity on October 2, 2025.