Leopard poaching: FIR filed against unknown persons in Panchkula

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Updated At : 01:10 PM May 11, 2020 IST

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Panchkula, May 10

An FIR has been registered at Chandimandir police station against unidentified persons for causing serious injuries to a leopard, which died at Pipli zoo on Saturday.

The leopard was rescued by wildlife officials after it fell into a 15-foot-deep tank in Tikri village in Morni block on May 7.

The complaint was lodged by wildlife official, Ramkesh, under provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

On the basis of animal’s physical condition and Veterinary Surgeon’s medical report, the leopard’s paw got caught in a deadly foot trap set by unidentified poachers.

After 3.5 hour rescue operation, the leopard was moved to Pipli zoo for further treatment.

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