Berhampur, July 7: The carcass of a leopard was found hanging from a tree near Jarada village under the Kabisuryanagar police limits in Odisha’s Ganjam district, prompting an investigation by the Forest Department and police.
The dead animal was spotted by local residents, who immediately informed the authorities.
Acting on the information, personnel from Kabisuryanagar Police Station and officials of the Polasara Forest Division rushed to the spot and launched a joint investigation.
Forest officials said the exact circumstances leading to the leopard’s death are yet to be ascertained. The carcass has been examined, and further forensic and veterinary analysis will be carried out to determine the precise cause of death.
Officials have not ruled out the possibility of foul play and said all angles are being investigated. They assured that strict action would be taken against those responsible if any evidence of illegal hunting or other wildlife offences is established.
The incident has raised concerns over wildlife protection in the region, with authorities intensifying efforts to uncover the circumstances behind the leopard’s death.
