LEOPARD KILLED AFTER BEING KNOCKED DOWN BY UNIDENTIFIED VEHICLE

Berhampur (09/08/2023): A leopard was killed after being knocked down by an unidentified vehicle near Mujagada village under North Ghumasara forest range in Ganjam district in the wee hours of Wednesday. At around 2 am, the animal aged four to five years was crossing the road when the mishap took place. On being informed by locals, forest department personnel and Bhanjanagar police reached the spot and offered first aid to the animal.

However, the leopard died while being taken to Bhanjanagar veterinary hospital.