Leopard Found Dead with Severed Paws in Maharashtra's Shahapur Forest Range

A leopard was found dead with its paws or claws severed in the Washala forest range of Shahapur taluka, Thane district, sparking concerns of suspected poaching. The carcass was discovered on Tuesday in a nullah near Susarwadi village. Officials indicated the animal may have been killed elsewhere and dumped at the site. The exact cause of death awaits confirmation from a post-mortem report. Environmentalists have called for stricter enforcement and protective measures in the area.