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Radio-collared leopard death in SGNP triggers poaching probe

Updated On: 23 March, 2026 09:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav

Radio-collared leopard found dead in Yeoor forest; suspects believed to have fled the scene as soon as officials arrive to investigate; officials examine key evidence, call records, and mobile data to probe possible poaching angle

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As forest officials and researchers reach the spot, they notice a group of men sitting unusually close to the lifeless leopard, making the situation suspicious. Illustrations/Uday Mohite

As forest officials and researchers reach the spot, they notice a group of men sitting unusually close to the lifeless leopard, making the situation suspicious. Illustrations/Uday Mohite

During the probe into a radio-collared leopard’s death in the Nagla block of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), officials spotted four to five men near the carcass. The suspects fled on seeing the team, leaving behind a bag that has become a crucial lead.

Key lead

A distress signal from deep inside the forest — a radio-collared leopard is found lying motionless, raising concern among officials
A distress signal from deep inside the forest — a radio-collared leopard is found lying motionless, raising concern among officials

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