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Wire Snare Kills Leopard, Four Arrested
27 Jul
Summary
- Four individuals arrested for leopard's death in Mukundra Hills.
- Leopard died from wire snare entanglement in buffer zone.
- Investigation ongoing for links to larger poaching network.
Four individuals were arrested by the forest department in relation to the recent death of a female leopard. The leopard was found dead in the buffer area of Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, having become ensnared in a wire trap. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) made the arrests following initial interrogation and evidence gathering.
Forest officials stated the snare was likely intended for animals like porcupines and wild boar, but the leopard became accidentally caught. The animal reportedly struggled for hours, leading to its death by suffocation. The carcass was discovered during a safari, prompting an investigation and post-mortem.
Authorities have remanded the four accused into judicial custody for 15 days as the investigation continues. The focus is on determining their potential connections to a larger wildlife crime syndicate operating in the region. Increased patrolling is underway within the reserve, which shelters more than 100 leopards.
