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Crime
STF Accelerates Probe into Cheetah Shooting in Kuno, Three Suspects Detained
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 08:16 AM
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Special Task Force has stepped up the investigation into a cheetah killed by gunfire at Kuno, detaining three alleged perpetrators while the weapon remains missing.
A cheetah was found dead after being shot in Kuno, a wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. The Special Task Force (STF) has taken over the case, intensifying inquiries to identify those responsible.
Police officials confirmed that three individuals are currently under questioning and have been placed in custody. Investigators are focusing on tracing the origin of the firearm used, which has not yet been recovered from the scene.
Authorities have urged local residents and park staff to cooperate, emphasizing the importance of protecting the endangered cheetah population that has recently been reintroduced to the region. The STF has pledged to continue its efforts until the weapon is located and the perpetrators are brought to justice.
No further details on the suspects' identities or motives have been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Police officials confirmed that three individuals are currently under questioning and have been placed in custody. Investigators are focusing on tracing the origin of the firearm used, which has not yet been recovered from the scene.
Authorities have urged local residents and park staff to cooperate, emphasizing the importance of protecting the endangered cheetah population that has recently been reintroduced to the region. The STF has pledged to continue its efforts until the weapon is located and the perpetrators are brought to justice.
No further details on the suspects' identities or motives have been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.