Uttar Pradesh: Leopardess Killed After Being Run Over by Speeding Vehicle in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

Pilibhit, April 6: A two-year-old leopardess was killed after being hit by a speeding heavy vehicle in the Mala range of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, forest officials said on Sunday. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Bharat Kumar said the incident occurred late on Saturday evening when the feline was crossing a road inside the forest.

“The impact was so severe that the leopardess got stuck in the vehicle and was dragged for nearly 200 metres,” Kumar said, adding that forest staff on duty intercepted the vehicle, but the driver abandoned it and fled the scene. As the forest personnel approached the injured leopardess, a forest personnel identified as Anokhelal was attacked by it, Kumar said. Leopard Beaten to Death by Villagers After Attacking 3 People in Mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj District; 12 Individuals Booked (Watch Video).

The forest personnel sustained injuries and was immediately rushed to the district hospital for treatment. According to officials, the leopardess was in immense pain and reacted violently to human presence. The forest team initiated treatment procedures upon arrival at the scene, but the leopardess succumbed to injuries before any medical assistance could be provided. Leopard Death in Uttar Pradesh: Big Cat Dies After Being Run Over By Vehicle in Pilibhit, Disturbing Video Surfaces.

The carcass has been sent to the district headquarters for postmortem. Efforts are being made to trace the driver of the vehicle and strict action will be initiated against him under the Wildlife Protection Act.

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