Police ill-treatment leaves leopard cub injured
Tribune News Service

Rajouri, March 30
The state Wildlife Department has initiated probe against the Thanamandi police for allegedly torturing a leopard cub.

It was against law and the local police should have informed the Wildlife Department after capturing the cub, said regional wildlife warden, Jammu, N.A. Kitchloo over the phone from Jammu.

The department would look into the allegations that as to why the police after capturing the cub from Pongai village in Thanamandi chained the animal from neck
and limbs.

There are also allegations that the cub was dragged to the local police station, which caused injuries to the animal.

The enquiry will also look into the allegations against the local police regarding illegal confinement of the cub for days and not informing the local wildlife authorities.

Sources in the Wildlife Department said after rescuing the injured cub, the local wildlife authorities administered it tranquilisers and shifted it to Manda Wildlife Sanctuary in Jammu.

They further said the cub had suffered bruises and was unable to walk due to injuries in the neck and paws because of its enchainment.

Cub was undergoing treatment at the sanctuary and the department is utilising the services of a veterinary surgeon for its treatment, they added.