Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Leopard cub killed in hit-and-run
A leopard cub was killed when a car hit it and then drove away without stopping.
This happened on a big road in Pilibhit.
The cub was trying to cross the road when it was hit.
People saw the cub and told the police and forest officers.
The officers are trying to find the car that hit the cub.
They are looking at videos from cameras nearby.
The cub's body was taken for a special check.
The person driving the car might get in trouble for hitting the cub.
A leopard cub was killed after being hit by an unidentified vehicle on National Highway-730 in Pilibhit district.
The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when the cub reportedly strayed from the forest and was attempting to cross the highway.
The carcass has been sent for post-mortem, and efforts are underway to identify the vehicle involved in the accident.
Police are scanning CCTV camera footage from nearby shops, petrol pumps, and roadside eateries to trace the vehicle and its driver.
Appropriate legal action will be taken against the driver under the Wildlife (Protection) Act once identified.
- Who
- Unidentified vehicle driver, forest officials, police
- What
- Leopard cub killed in hit-and-run
- When
- December 18, Wednesday evening
- Where
- National Highway-730, Pilibhit district
- Why
- The cub reportedly strayed from the forest and was attempting to cross the highway
- Location
- National Highway-730, Pilibhit district
- Date
- December 18
- Time
- Wednesday evening
- Animal
- Leopard cub
- Action Taken
- Carcass sent for post-mortem, CCTV footage being scanned