A leopard was found dead near a forest in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials reported on Monday.
Amit Sharma, the Warden of the Wildlife Protection Department for the Rajouri-Poonch region, stated that the carcass was discovered on Sunday without any visible injuries, and all vital organs appeared to be intact.
“The locals noticed the leopard lying alongside the road and informed the wildlife department. A team was dispatched to the area on Sunday,” he said. “We have transferred the animal’s carcass to the veterinary hospital in Rajouri for a post-mortem examination,” he added.
Sharma noted that while the initial investigation suggests illness as a possible cause of death, the exact reason will be determined after the post-mortem.
The Wildlife Protection Department has initiated legal proceedings and an investigation is currently underway.
