A leopard died today after it was caught in a wire trap at Kannimangalam in the Malayattur forest area, Forest officials said.
The five-year old male leopard suffered serious injury and died despite attempts by veterinarians to save it.
Earlier, rubber tapping workers found the leopard trapped in a farm and informed forest officials.
Wire trap is used to keep wild animals away from farm lands.
A case has been registered against the person who allegedly set up the trap in the farm land adjacent to the forest area, forest officials said.
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