India, Oct. 27 -- A 19-month-old male cheetah cub roaming in the wild in the Morena territorial forest division was found injured by a monitoring team on Sunday evening, prompting the chief wildlife warden to dispatch a State Tiger Strike Force (STSF) team to investigate the incident.

The cub, born to female cheetah Nirva, was rescued on Sunday night and shifted to Kuno National Park for medical examination and treatment. Preliminary assessment revealed injuries on its back, raising suspicion that the animal may have been struck by someone.

"The cheetah has sustained injuries on its back and is currently undergoing treatment. Prima facie, the wounds suggest it may have been hit by someone," said Samita Rajora, Chief Wildlife Warden, Mad...