Overview
- A 20-month-old male cub born to Gamini was killed between 5 and 6 a.m. Sunday while crossing the Agra–Mumbai National Highway near Ghatigaon, according to Kuno officials.
- Authorities traced and detained a suspected vehicle in Rajasthan’s Kota, registered a forest offence case, and are questioning the driver while collecting forensic samples.
- On Friday, a 10-month-old cub of Veera was found dead a day after release into the Parond range; a post-mortem is underway after officials noted no external injury marks.
- Kuno now holds 27 cheetahs—eight adults and 19 India‑born cubs—while Madhya Pradesh’s total stands at 30 including three at Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Project Cheetah staff say both cubs involved in the highway incident were under continuous satellite-collar monitoring, as wildlife advocates press for stronger road safeguards.