Leopard caught in trap dies, probe ordered

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Press Trust of India Baghpat (UP)
Last Updated : Oct 24 2018 | 2:05 PM IST

A leopard caught in a trap set up by villagers in Kakor died following which the Uttar Pradesh forest department has ordered a probe into the matter, officials said Wednesday.

The leopard was caught in the trap on Tuesday. Villagers alleged that the forest department team did not reach the spot promptly despite being informed of the big cat being caught in the trap.

Even when they reached they were ill equipped to tranquilize it, the villagers alleged

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First Published: Oct 24 2018 | 2:05 PM IST

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