Kolkata: One of the oldest tigers of India Raja, died at Khairibari Tiger & Leopard Rescue Centre at Jaldapara in West Bengal’s Alipurduar district on Monday.

Raja was suffering from old-age related ailments for the last few months and died early on Monday following multi-organ failure. The big cat weighed around 140 kg at the time of death, said Deepak.

The Forest Department officials wrapped Raja’s body with flower bouquets and wreaths before cremating it. Alipurduar District Magistrate Surendra Kumar Meena himself arrived at the Khairibari Tiger and Leopard Rescue Centre and paid floral tributes.

“I am really very sad today. As per rules, first post-mortem was conducted and after that the body was cremated,” Meena said in a press meet.