GUWAHATI: The Wildlife Department arrested 3 persons from Wageasi village in North Garo Hills for killing and consuming a leopard cat on March 15.
The incident came to light after the accused posted the images on social media.
A user on Facebook, by the name of A Chik D Shira posted two photos on his profile page, one showing how the leopard cat was trapped and two persons carrying the animal with steel wires around its neck.
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It may be mentioned that Leopard cats are Schedule 1 on the list of endangered species .
It is learnt that the images of the trapped leopard were posted on social media by the poachers themselves.