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Crime
Cheetah Cub Found Dead in Madhya Pradesh, Possible Shooting
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 07:41 PM
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A 19-month-old male cheetah cub, part of the reintroduction program in Madhya Pradesh, was found dead during treatment. The cub was discovered injured in the forest on October 25th.
A young male cheetah cub, part of the reintroduction program in Madhya Pradesh, was found dead during treatment on Tuesday. The 19-month-old cub was discovered injured in the forest near Morena on October 25th. While the exact cause of death is yet to be officially confirmed, authorities suspect the cub may have been shot. The incident has sparked concern over the safety of the reintroduced cheetahs.