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Female leopard found dead in Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol – tiger tracks hint at clash
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 10:31 PM
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A female leopard carcass was discovered in the Bijha circle of Jaisinghnagar forest range, Shahdol, with tiger paw prints nearby suggesting a possible encounter.
Forest officials in Shahdol district recovered the body of a female leopard from the Bijha circle of the Jaisinghnagar forest range. Preliminary forensic assessment points to a fatal encounter with a tiger as the likely cause of death.
Investigators found fresh tiger paw prints surrounding the site, reinforcing the hypothesis of a direct clash between the two big cats. The forest department has launched a detailed probe to confirm the circumstances and to assess any broader implications for wildlife safety in the area.
Authorities are monitoring the region closely, as such inter‑species conflicts can affect local biodiversity and raise concerns among nearby communities. The department has urged residents to report any unusual wildlife activity while it continues its investigation.
Investigators found fresh tiger paw prints surrounding the site, reinforcing the hypothesis of a direct clash between the two big cats. The forest department has launched a detailed probe to confirm the circumstances and to assess any broader implications for wildlife safety in the area.
Authorities are monitoring the region closely, as such inter‑species conflicts can affect local biodiversity and raise concerns among nearby communities. The department has urged residents to report any unusual wildlife activity while it continues its investigation.