Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Leopard Injured by Vehicle Near Reserve
A leopard was hurt very badly when a car or truck hit it on a road near a big forest called Madhav Tiger Reserve.
The leopard can't walk because its back is broken, and it's very cold outside.
The leopard is stuck in the bushes, feeling hungry and thirsty.
People who live nearby saw the leopard and told the forest guards.
The guards checked but haven't helped the leopard yet.
They say sometimes animals get better on their own, but they will check again.
Some people think the leopard should get help right away, but the forest guards want to wait and see.
A leopard was hit by an unknown vehicle on National Highway-27 near Khutela village, Madhav Tiger Reserve.
The accident occurred late at night, with the injured leopard spotted the next morning by villagers.
The leopard's back bones were broken, leaving it unable to walk and lying in nearby bushes.
Villagers informed the forest department, which inspected the area but has not yet provided help.
The leopard is currently in severe pain, hungry, and thirsty due to the cold weather.
- Who
- A leopard and an unknown vehicle driver
- What
- A leopard was hit by a vehicle and is injured
- When
- Late at night on Thursday, spotted the next morning
- Where
- Near Khutela village, Madhav Tiger Reserve, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The vehicle hit the leopard from behind, causing severe injuries
Animal Welfare Advocates
Forest Department
Immediate Action
Animal Welfare Advocates
The injured leopard should receive immediate medical attention and rescue.
Forest Department
The leopard might recover on its own, and immediate intervention could cause more stress.
- Location
- Near Khutela village, Madhav Tiger Reserve, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
- Time of Incident
- Late at night on Thursday
- Road
- National Highway-27
- Injuries
- Broken back bones, unable to walk
- Current Status
- Lying in bushes, hungry, thirsty, and in pain
- Responding Authority
- Forest department and park management
- Spotted By
- Villagers from Surwaya police station area