A leopard trapped in a metal wire snare was found dead in Manora range of Jyolikot area of Nainital. It is suspected that poachers are active in this area as this is the second case of a leopard being trapped in a metal wire snare in this area within a year.
Last year, a leopardess was trapped in a metal wire snare on June 25 was tranquilised and taken to the rescue centre.