State vs 6 Accused — Balaghat leopard poaching case

Timeline

1. 28 Oct 2026News

   Leopard poached by laying electric wires in Balaghat, six accused arrested, notice issued to three forest officials.

   Amar Ujala

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A leopard was killed by electric wires and authorities have taken action against several people.

   Who:

   Six people are the accused, three forest officials received a notice, and the Balaghat Police are handling the matter.

   When:

   Reported on 28 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The individuals are accused of poaching a leopard by using electric wires.

   What it means:

   Six suspects are now under arrest and three forest officials must respond to the official notice issued.

2. 28 Oct 2026News

   Leopard poached using electric current in Balaghat: All four paws severed, skin flayed; 6 accused arrested, 3 forest officials including a Ranger suspended.

   Balaghat leopard poaching case updates, illegal hunting, forest department action, culprits arrested. Latest Updates. A leopard was poached in Balaghat district. Poachers killed it by using an electric current, then severed its paws with an axe and flayed its skin.

   Dainik Bhaskar

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A leopard was allegedly killed with electricity and had its skin and paws removed.

   Who:

   Six people are accused of poaching, and three forest department officials including a Ranger were suspended.

   When:

   Reported on 28 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The forest department took action following the illegal hunting and mutilation of the leopard.

   What it means:

   The accused are under arrest and the forest officials face suspension while the case proceeds.