Leopard found dead in Panna reserve


BHOPAL: A male leopard of one-and-a-half-years of age was found dead under mysterious circumstances at Umravan area of Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Saturday.

The spot where it was found is close to the farm land of Bacchi Madiyan, said PTR officials. Wounds were found on the animal's body, but its skin, nails and other parts were intact. Samples have been collected and sent to the forensic laboratory in Sagar to ascertain its actual cause of death. Officials said that there was no specific evidence of any poaching attempt in this case.

Last month, a leopard was found dead at Karmajhiri range of Pench National Park in Seoni district. Another leopard was run over by a speeding truck on Maiher Road near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve on Saturday evening

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