A male leopard was found dead in Sarekha beat of Khapa buffer zone under the buffer zone forest division of Kanha Tiger Reserve. During forest patrolling on November 9, forest workers saw the dead body of a leopard in room number 1131, after which senior officials were informed about it.
On information, veterinarian Dr. Sunil Goyal, veterinary officer Baihar and Dr. Neha Ahke, assistant veterinary officer Paraswada reached the spot and conducted the autopsy of the leopard. In the initial examination, the death of the leopard appeared to be due to natural causes.
After the post-mortem, the prescribed procedure was completed. During this, Area Director Kanha Tiger Reserve Mandla, Naib Tehsildar Baihar, Project Officer, NTCA representative, Assistant Director Malajkhand, Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat Dhanwar, Chairman of Eco Development Committee Narna and officers and employees of Forest Department were present. The leopard was duly cremated as per the prescribed protocol in the presence of everyone.