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  • 05 Oct 2024
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Man-Eating Leopard Hunt in Udaipur

Why in News?

Recently, the authorities in Udaipur district are actively searching for a leopard responsible for multiple deaths.

Key Points

  • A leopard has killed seven people in Udaipur district, search teams from the forest department, police, and Indian Army are trying to capture or eliminate the animal.
  • Cages have been set up in various locations, and local villagers are assisting in the efforts.
  • The Chief Wildlife Warden ordered the animal to be shot after a recent fatal attack on a 55-year-old woman, and the hunt continues in Gogunda and nearby areas.

Chief Wildlife Warden

  • Authority: The Chief Wildlife Warden (CWLW) is the statutory authority under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 responsible for overseeing the Wildlife Wing of the state forest department.
  • Administrative Control: The CWLW exercises full administrative control over Protected Areas (PAs) within the state, ensuring the implementation of wildlife protection measures.
  • Structure of Protected Areas: Each Protected Area (PA) is generally classified as a Wildlife Division, with administrative responsibilities headed by a Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF).

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