Two tiger cubs were found dead at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and a probe has been ordered to ascertain the reason for their death, Forest Department officials said on Thursday.

The cubs were found dead during a patrolling by officials.

An autopsy will be carried out as part of the probe to ascertain the reason for the cubs' death, they said, without elaborating.

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