Mystery shrouds tragedy at wildlife sanctuary

  • 09/06/2010

  • Hindu (New Delhi)

Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar NEW DELHI: About eight cheetals are suspected to have died under mysterious circumstances at a wildlife sanctuary in the Aravali hills in South Delhi over the weekend. While the remains of two were found by the police, local residents alleged that the Forest Department officials had not even bothered to pay a visit to the spot till Tuesday despite being informed about the deaths on Sunday evening. A resident of Deoli village, Jagbir Singh, said he had spotted a dead cheetal during an evening walk on Sunday.