Leopard Carcass Found in Matiali Tea Garden, Workers Terrified

• A partially decomposed juvenile leopard carcass was recovered from Section 8A of Barodighi tea garden in Matiali block, Jalpaiguri.
• Tea garden workers discovered the body while plucking leaves, causing widespread fear.
• Forest personnel recovered the carcass and sent it to Lataguri Prakriti Bikshan Kendra for post-mortem.
• The leopard's death is estimated to have occurred 2-3 days prior; the exact cause is pending post-mortem results.
• The Barodighi tea garden, being close to Lataguri forest, frequently experiences wild animal intrusions, including leopards.