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Crime
Two brothers arrested for allegedly shooting dead cheetah in Madhya Pradesh
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 08:32 PM
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Police in Madhya Pradesh have taken two brothers into custody on suspicion of shooting a cheetah, according to The Indian Express.
Madhya Pradesh police have arrested two brothers on charges of illegally killing a cheetah. The arrests were made after investigators linked the brothers to a shooting incident that resulted in the animal's death. Authorities have not released the names of the suspects or the exact location of the incident, citing ongoing investigations.
The case has drawn attention to the protection of cheetahs, a species that has been reintroduced in parts of the state under a national conservation program. Wildlife officials are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the alleged poaching to determine any breaches of the Wildlife Protection Act.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the brothers are currently in police custody and will face legal proceedings. The Indian Express reported the development, emphasizing the seriousness of wildlife crimes in the region.
Further details will emerge as the investigation proceeds, including potential penalties under existing wildlife protection statutes.
The case has drawn attention to the protection of cheetahs, a species that has been reintroduced in parts of the state under a national conservation program. Wildlife officials are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the alleged poaching to determine any breaches of the Wildlife Protection Act.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the brothers are currently in police custody and will face legal proceedings. The Indian Express reported the development, emphasizing the seriousness of wildlife crimes in the region.
Further details will emerge as the investigation proceeds, including potential penalties under existing wildlife protection statutes.