3 Lion Cubs Dead, Six Isolated: Amreli Scare Fuels Worry Over Gujarat Losses

THREE Asiatic lion cubs have died near Kagvadar village in Amreli's Jafrabad taluka while six others have been isolated following signs of weakness and illness.

- DILIP SINGH KSHATRIYA @ Ahmedabad

The development has sparked concern amid growing scrutiny over lion deaths in the state. While officials rule out a contagious epidemic, the mysterious deaths have raised concern across the state.

The forest department has initiated a rescue operation after reports emerged that a group of cubs in the Jafrabad Range were unable to walk and appeared critically weak. The rescue team, upon arrival, found the condition of the cubs grave. Despite immediate medical attention, three of the cubs died during treatment.