Berhampur: Forest department officials have arrested six persons on charges of laying a trap to capture wild boars in Naguda-Manitara area under Buguda forest range in Ganjam district, which led to the death of a leopard after being stuck in the trap on January 28.
According to reports, the poachers had set up a trap inside Badapathar forest under Buguda forest range in Ganjam district. However, the leopard accidentally fell into the trap and later died after being rescued.
The forest personnel arrested the main accused and five others during a surprise raid last night with the help of local police.
It may be mentioned here that on January 28, a leopard fell into a trap set for capturing wild boars. Though the big cat was rescued, it succumbed to death later.
