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Crime
Cheetah Poached in Kuno National Park: Forest Guards Fail to Act on 2024 Notice
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 05:36 PM
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A cheetah was found dead in Kuno National Park, raising questions over the forest department's response to a 2024 notice and the head of forest force's role.
A cheetah was discovered dead in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, sparking criticism of the forest department for not acting on a 2024 notice that warned of poaching threats. The incident comes amid a national effort to reintroduce cheetahs to India, making the loss particularly significant.
Investigators say the animal was killed by illegal hunters, but no immediate action was taken by forest officials despite prior alerts. The head of the forest force has been called into question over the lack of surveillance and enforcement in the park.
Local wildlife experts and conservation groups are demanding a thorough inquiry and stronger protective measures, citing the park’s role as a key habitat for endangered species. The incident has drawn attention to gaps in wildlife monitoring and the need for stricter penalties for poachers.
Investigators say the animal was killed by illegal hunters, but no immediate action was taken by forest officials despite prior alerts. The head of the forest force has been called into question over the lack of surveillance and enforcement in the park.
Local wildlife experts and conservation groups are demanding a thorough inquiry and stronger protective measures, citing the park’s role as a key habitat for endangered species. The incident has drawn attention to gaps in wildlife monitoring and the need for stricter penalties for poachers.