Lion cub found dead in Junagadh; probe points to possible human involvement
An Asiatic lion cub was found dead in Gujarat's Junagadh district with injuries suggesting human involvement. Forest officials and police have launched a joint investigation and are searching for a suspect.
Why it matters
Asiatic lions are an endangered species, and threats to their population in their only natural habitat are of significant conservation concern.
A male Asiatic lion cub was found dead in Gujarat’s Junagadh district on Wednesday (June 24, 2026), with preliminary findings suggesting possible human involvement in its death, forest officials said.
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