Key Points
Leopard fatally hit while crossing National Highway 44 at night
Forest officials confirm female leopard aged 4-5 years
NHAI wildlife fencing found to be inadequate
Body transported for post-mortem examination
According to the Telangana forest officials, the incident occurred on Thursday night when the leopard tried to cross the road at night. Forest officials, who arrived at the scene after being notified by locals, confirmed that the animal, a 4 to 5-year-old female, likely came from a nearby forest area.
The officials highlighted that the fencing installed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in the area, intended to prevent wildlife from crossing the highway, required repairs. They mentioned that the forest department had already communicated this issue to the NHAI.
The forest officials transported the leopard's body for a post-mortem examination. Videos of the injured leopard, filmed by passersby, later circulated on social media.
