Bhopal: Union Forest Minister Bhupendra Yadav assured on Saturday that a dedicated team is actively investigating the recent deaths of cheetahs in Kuno National Park and emphasised that they will not be relocated outside Madhya Pradesh.
Yadav addressed the issue of cheetah deaths in the state, stating that a specialised team has been assembled to assess the conditions and arrangements for the cheetahs, with the involvement of international experts for a comprehensive review.
“Our team is looking into the entire arrangement and testing for cheetahs and a review is underway. Even international experts have been roped in for the purpose. We are committed to taking good care of the Cheetahs. Our team will also visit Kuno. We had reviewed the arrangements earlier as well. We are aware of all the concerns, but the Cheetahs will not be shifted from Madhya Pradesh,” the Union Forest Minister said.
JS Chouhan, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, mentioned that the cause of death for the cheetah that passed away on Friday will be determined through a post-mortem examination.
Chouhan, speaking to the media, stated, “One more male Cheetah named Suraj died in Kuno, taking the toll thus far to eight.” The cause of death will be known after the post-mortem. There are frequent deaths in such projects. If these deaths are taking place naturally, then we shouldn’t panic.”
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