12 lions death in 10 days, Guj govt orders probe

Ahmedabad | Thursday | 20th September, 2018

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As per primary report, three lions died in infighting which is a natural cause. “The news that bodies of four lions have been found in the last few days is saddening and unfortunate. It is feared that total 11 lions may be dead and rest of the bodies have not yet been found. If it is true, it is alarming and it is high time that authorities investigate the cause of such deaths and book the culprits,” he said in a statement. Sources said the 11 deaths have been reported in Dalkhaniya range of Gir East alone.According to the forest department, three lion cubs aged between five to nine months died during treatment on September 18..