Leopard carcass found inside abandoned building in Mumbai’s Aarey Milk Colony

A leopard was found dead on the ground floor of an abandoned building near a forest patch in Mumbai’s Aarey Milk Colony. PIC/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The body of a full-grown male leopard was found on the ground floor of an abandoned building near a forest patch in Mumbai's Aarey Milk Colony.

Officials from the Thane Forest Department's Territorial Division told mid-day.com that some workers staying nearby spotted the leopard lying unconscious and alerted the Maharashtra Forest Department. A team rushed to the spot and found the animal dead.

Further investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of death.