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Villagers attack Kuno forest team tracking cheetah KGP-3 after buffalo calf killed
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 10:39 PM
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A forest team in Kuno National Park, Rajasthan, was attacked by villagers while tracking cheetah KGP-3, which had recently killed a buffalo calf.
Tensions escalated in Kuno National Park, Rajasthan, when a group of villagers attacked a forest department team that was out tracking a specific cheetah identified as KGP-3. The incident occurred after the cheetah was found to have killed a buffalo calf, an event that reportedly triggered the anger of the local community.
The forest team was engaged in monitoring activities when they came face-to-face with the agitated villagers. The confrontation highlights the ongoing challenges of coexistence between wildlife and local livestock in the region.
While the specific injuries or damages resulting from the attack were not detailed in the immediate reports, the incident underscores the sensitivity of human-wildlife conflict in the Kuno area. Authorities are expected to manage the situation to ensure the safety of both the forest staff and the resident cheetahs.
The forest team was engaged in monitoring activities when they came face-to-face with the agitated villagers. The confrontation highlights the ongoing challenges of coexistence between wildlife and local livestock in the region.
While the specific injuries or damages resulting from the attack were not detailed in the immediate reports, the incident underscores the sensitivity of human-wildlife conflict in the Kuno area. Authorities are expected to manage the situation to ensure the safety of both the forest staff and the resident cheetahs.