**Ajmer, Rajasthan** – In a heart-wrenching incident, a three-year-old male leopard was fatally struck by a vehicle on the outskirts of Ajmer, Rajasthan. The accident occurred late Tuesday night on the busy Ajmer-Jaipur highway, a known wildlife crossing zone.
The Forest Department officials reported that the leopard, believed to have strayed from the nearby Aravalli hills, was attempting to cross the road when it was hit by a speeding vehicle. Despite immediate efforts to rescue the animal, it succumbed to its injuries on the spot.
This tragic event has raised concerns among wildlife conservationists and local authorities about the increasing number of wildlife casualties on highways intersecting natural habitats. The Forest Department has initiated an investigation to identify the vehicle involved and is considering measures to enhance wildlife safety in the area.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for effective wildlife corridors and speed regulations to prevent such unfortunate occurrences in the future.
