Mystery Surrounds Leopard's Demise in Jammu Forest

A leopard was discovered dead in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, with no visible injuries. The carcass was retrieved and sent for a postmortem to ascertain the cause of death, which is speculated to be from a fall. The investigation continues post-examination.

A leopard was found dead in a forest area within Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Tuesday, according to officials from the Wildlife Protection Department.

Officials recovered the carcass from a gorge in the Onshu forest area, later transferring it to a wildlife center for a postmortem examination to determine the cause of death.

Joginder Paul, the in-charge of the Wildlife Protection Department's Control Room in Udhampur, noted the absence of visible injuries on the animal. He suggested the leopard may have died from a fall, though a definitive answer awaits postmortem results.

(With inputs from agencies.)