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Uttarakhand To Cull 13 Leopards, 3 Bears
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 05:54 AM
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The Uttarakhand government has ordered the shooting of 13 leopards and three bears due to rising human-wildlife conflict. This move aims to mitigate the increasing incidents of human-wildlife encounters in the state.
The decision to cull the animals was made in response to the surge in human-wildlife conflict in Uttarakhand. The state has been witnessing a rise in incidents of leopards and bears attacking humans, leading to casualties and injuries. The authorities have identified the areas where the human-wildlife conflict is most prevalent and have decided to take measures to control the population of these wild animals. The shooting of the leopards and bears is expected to help reduce the number of attacks on humans. The move is seen as a last resort to mitigate the conflict between humans and wildlife in the state.