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Leopard cub found dead on NH-44, police suspect accident

Acting on the call, a police team reached the spot.

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New Delhi: A leopard cub was found dead on the National Highway (NH)-44 on Wednesday, a Delhi Police official, adding that it was hit by a vehicle.

The official said that a police control room call was received at 4 a.m. of the dead cub near Khatu Shyam Mandir, in the area of Alipur police station.

Acting on the call, a police team reached the spot.

“Prima facie it appeared to be a case of traffic accident. The body has been taken into custody and the Forest Department informed for further necessary action,” the police official added.

This post was last modified on December 13, 2023 12:34 pm

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