Leopard found dead in Nepli Range of Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary

Chandigarh, December 24

A nearly five-year-old male leopard was found dead in Nepli Range of the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary on Thursday. Debendra Dalai, Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden, UT, said no injury mark was visible on the body.

A panel of three veterinary doctors, comprising experts from the UT Animal Husbandry Department, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Wildlife Department conducted the post-mortem to find out the cause of the death.

Dalai said the panel would submit its report on Monday. He, however, ruled out hunting as all claws of the leopard were found intact. — TNS

No injury mark

Debendra Dalai, Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden, UT, said no injury mark was visible on the body.