Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Leopard killed in wire trap: Poaching suspected
A leopard was found dead in a wire trap in the buffer area of Kota's Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve.
The trap was likely set by poachers to catch wild boar or other animals.
The leopard was about 3-4 years old and was frequently moving within the buffer area.
The incident has led to increased patrolling in the area.
Conservationists are against the use of wire traps as they are illegal and harmful to wildlife, while poachers use them for profit.
A leopard was found dead in a wire trap in the buffer area of Kota's Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve.
The trap was allegedly set up by poachers to catch wild boar or other animals.
The leopard was approximately 3-4 years old and frequently moved within the buffer area.
The incident has led to increased patrolling in the area.
Conservationists are against the use of wire traps as they are illegal and harmful to wildlife.
- Who
- A team of forest officials and conservationists
- What
- A leopard was found dead in a wire trap, suspected to be set by poachers
- When
- The body was recovered on July 18
- Where
- In the buffer area of Kota's Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve
- Why
- The trap was allegedly set up to catch wild boar or other animals
Conservationists
Poachers
Use of wire traps
Conservationists
Wire traps are illegal and harmful to wildlife, leading to the death of protected species like leopards.
Poachers
Wire traps are used to catch wild boar and other animals for profit.
- Location
- Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve, Kota
- Date of Incident
- July 18
- Age of Leopard
- 3-4 years old
- Type of Trap
- Strong snare of clutch wires or GI wires
- Target Animals
- Wild boar or other animals