The incident occurred on 03 December 2024 at Chakdah village, near the Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharajganj. A disturbing viral video shows one individual had the animal in a chokehold. At the same time, another held the animal\u2019s neck, and several others were around them, restraining the leopard by the animal’s legs. Reportedly, during the distressing capture, the leopard lost consciousness and tragically passed away while being transported to a hospital.<\/p>\n
The POR was registered against unidentified individuals under sections 9 and 51 of the WPA, 1972, even though faces of persons who would be residing in the village are clearly visible in the viral video. Section 9 prohibits the hunting of wild animals protected under Schedule I. The offence is non-bailable and punishable under Section 51 with a jail term of at least three years, which may extend to seven years, and a fine of at least \u20b925,000.<\/p>\n
PETA India \u2013 whose motto reads, in part, that \u201canimals are not ours to abuse in any way\u201d \u2013 opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETAIndia.com or follow the group on X, Facebook, or Instagram.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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