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Crime
Cheetah Cub Killed by Gunshot in Madhya Pradesh Forest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 07:36 PM
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A 19‑month‑old male cheetah cub died after being shot while being treated in a wildlife hospital. The cub was found wounded in Muraina forest on 25 October.
A 19‑month‑old male cheetah cub, known as Neriva, succumbed to injuries after being shot while receiving treatment at a wildlife hospital in Madhya Pradesh. The cub was discovered wounded in the Muraina forest on 25 October and was transported to the facility for medical care. While authorities have not officially confirmed the cause, reports suggest the injuries were caused by a gunshot. This incident marks the first recorded case of a cheetah being killed in India after rehabilitation.