Leopard found dead, electrocution suspected

NAYAGARH: The carcass of a leopard, believed to have been electrocuted, was found near Budhijhari protected forest area under Singhapada section of Nayagarh district on Wednesday.

Though the exact reason behind the death of the big cat was not known, preliminary investigation suggest it might have died of electrocution caused by a live wire set up to hunt wild boars.

Forest officials from Khandapada visited the site and investigated the matter. The forest staff sent samples of the carcass for further examination to ascertain the exact cause and nature of the death.