Panna (Madhya Pradesh): A leopard reportedly died after coming in contact with an 11,000 KV high-tension electric line at the diamond mine in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna district.
According to information, the
incident occurred on Wednesday and it occurred at the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) mine in Panna - the only diamond mine in Asia.
According to officials, the leopard was crossing the boundary area when it was electrocuted by the low-hanging power line and died on the spot.
As soon as the information was received, Panna Tiger Reserve’s Field Director Naresh Singh Yadav and other forest officials reached the site.
The leopard's body was recovered and after completing formal procedures, it was sent for post-mortem examination.
Action would be taken if negligence found
