Concerned over the death of three leopards in Kuno National Park, the Supreme Court has advised the Centre

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The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed grave concern over the death of three leopards that migrated from South Africa and Namibia to Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP) in less than two months and asked the Center to consider their migration above politics. Towards Rajasthan. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sanjay Karol said that it appears from expert reports and articles that KNP is not adequate for such a large number of leopards and the central government may consider shifting them to other sanctuaries.

Three deaths in two months is a matter of grave concern

A division bench of the apex court said, three deaths (of leopards) in two months are a matter of grave concern. Media includes expert opinions and articles. It seems that the number of leopards in Kuno is very high. There is not enough space for so many leopards. Why are you not looking for the right place in Rajasthan? Just because Rajasthan is ruled by an opposition party doesn’t mean you don’t think about it.

7 from Namibia, 12 from South Africa were brought to India

 

Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, said that the task force has found out the reasons behind the death of 3 leopards. Examining all possible aspects including migration to other sanctuaries.

We are not accusing Govt., concerned with death- SC

This year a female cheetah named Sasha (Namibian) died of kidney disease on March 27, Uday (South Africa) died of cardio-pulmonary failure on April 23 and Daksha on May 9. Another South African female cheetah, named after her, died in a violent fight with a male cheetah during a mating attempt. The bench said that it appears from the report that one female cheetah died of injuries sustained during a fight between two male cheetahs over mating and one died of a kidney-related ailment.

Cheetahs settling in a well in Kuno, 4 cubs born – centre

Aishwarya Bhati said that one cheetah gave birth to 4 cubs, which shows that it is being used well in Kuno. Justice BR Gavai, who is heading the Green Bench of the Supreme Court, said that environmental issues are of great concern to him and it is a matter close to his heart. ASG Bhati said leopard deaths are not uncommon, but the task force is conducting a thorough investigation and the government wants to file an additional affidavit detailing the deaths if the court so desires.