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14 Wild Animals Poisoned in Katni Pond; Three Arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 26 Jun 2026, 10:31 AM
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In a shocking incident in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, 14 wild animals, including 12 chitals and two sambhars, were found dead after their pond was allegedly poisoned. Three individuals have been apprehended by forest officials.
Forest officials in the Vijayraghavgarh forest area of Katni, Madhya Pradesh, have uncovered a disturbing case of poaching involving the alleged poisoning of a water body. A total of 14 wild animals, identified as 12 chitals and two sambhars, were found dead around the pond.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the animals succumbed after consuming water from the pond, which is suspected to have been deliberately contaminated with poison. The motive behind the mass poisoning and hunting is currently under investigation.
Acting swiftly on the information, the forest department, with the assistance of a dog squad, has successfully apprehended three individuals believed to be involved in the incident. Further details regarding the investigation and the full extent of the operation are awaited.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the animals succumbed after consuming water from the pond, which is suspected to have been deliberately contaminated with poison. The motive behind the mass poisoning and hunting is currently under investigation.
Acting swiftly on the information, the forest department, with the assistance of a dog squad, has successfully apprehended three individuals believed to be involved in the incident. Further details regarding the investigation and the full extent of the operation are awaited.