Lion Cub Found Dead In Gujarat, Injuries Indicate Human Attack

A male Asiatic lion cub was found dead in Gujarat's Junagadh district on Wednesday, with preliminary findings indicating that the wild animal may have been killed by a person, forest officials said. 

The carcass of the cub, aged 7-8 months, was discovered in the Rabari Nes area near Junagadh city, according to a statement issued by Deputy Conservator of Forests Akshay Joshi.

"Preliminary examination revealed severe physical injuries on



the cub's body, indicating the possibility that it was attacked," the statement said. 

The forest department has launched an investigation into the incident. Officials said the involvement of a local resident has come to light, and the suspect is currently absconding.

"The man's mobile phone is switched off. An intensive search operation is being carried out jointly by the forest department and the police to trace him," the statement said.