Female Leopard, 2 Cubs Die Of Electrocution In Maharashtra, 4 Arrested
NDTV
A search by the forest department led to the discovery of the carcasses of a leopardess and two cubs. Officials also found electric wires used for poaching at the spot, an official said.
A female leopard and two cubs died after they came in contact with live wires laid to poach wild boars in Maharashtra's Gondia district, an official said today. Four people have been arrested in connection with the death of the big cats.
The incident came to light after a grazer informed forest officials about a foul smell in the air in the Deori forest range in the district, the official said.
A search by the forest department led to the discovery of the carcasses of a leopardess and two cubs. Officials also found electric wires used for poaching at the spot, he said.
