Leopard Tragedy on Mumbai-Nashik Highway

A one-year-old male leopard was killed in a vehicle accident on the Mumbai-Nashik highway. The incident occurred near Jawhar Phata. The forest department plans to install warning signs to prevent further wildlife accidents.

A one-year-old male leopard was killed after being struck by a vehicle on the Mumbai-Nashik highway, according to a forest official.

The carcass was discovered near Jawhar Phata on Thursday. The animal likely wandered onto the highway in search of water, falling victim to a passing vehicle.

The Tansa Sanctuary's dense forests, located in Shahapur taluka, are home to diverse wildlife. In response to the rising number of such tragic incidents, the forest department plans to install highway warning signs to better alert drivers.

(With inputs from agencies.)