Udaipur, April 26 (Udaipur Kiran): A panther was seriously injured after being hit by a speeding vehicle on National Highway 58 on Sunday night. The incident occurred around 8:30 pm near Jammu Himachal Dhaba.
According to eyewitnesses, the injured animal was seen on the road after the collision, suffering severe injuries to its eye and leg. In pain, the panther moved to the service lane and later took shelter behind a brick wall on the other side of the road.
Several vehicles reportedly passed without noticing the animal, while some drivers stopped after becoming aware of the situation. On receiving information, a team from the Forest Department reached the spot along with police personnel.
The rescue team, including Regional Forest Officer Ravindra Singh, Ganpat Singh, Amberi naka in-charge Pankaj Khatik, and Raj Singh, carried out the operation. The panther was safely tranquilised using a dart gun while it was hiding behind the wall.
After being sedated, the animal was shifted in a vehicle and taken to Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary for treatment. Officials said the injured panther is a male, aged between 7 to 8 years.
It is believed that the animal had come down from nearby hills towards the village area. The panther is currently under medical care at the sanctuary, and its condition is being closely monitored.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
